vilify

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass jemand über eine Person oder Sache in sehr kritischer oder beleidigender Weise spricht oder schreibt, oft mit der Absicht, deren Ruf zu schaden.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking or writing about someone or something in a very critical or abusive way, often with the intent to damage their reputation.

1. Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging mannerC1formal

   To make vicious and false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.

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   • The politician was vilified in the press for his controversial views.
   • She felt vilified by her former colleagues after leaving the company.
   • Critics vilified the director's latest film as a complete failure.

   Synonymebesmirchcalumniatedefamedenigratedisparagelibelmalignrevileslandersmeartraduce

   Antonymecommendeulogizeextolglorifylaudpraise