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Meaning of vilify

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vilify

Pronunciation:/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ//ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.

    Synonyms:abuseassailcriticizedecrydemonizedenigratedenouncelibel
    Antonyms:glorifypraise

  2. To belittle through speech; to put down.

    Synonyms:berate
    Antonyms:glorifypraise
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/vilify

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revilevituperateraildenigratediscreditslanderdefamemalign