vilify — to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame or slander
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame or slander
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪləˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 중상모략하다, 비방하다, 욕하다
Korean pronunciation: **빌**러파이
Example Sentences
- The angry chef vilified the food critic who gave his restaurant one star.
- Social media users often vilify celebrities for the smallest mistakes.
- My cat seems to vilify the vacuum cleaner every time I bring it out.
vilify
VERB//ˈvɪləˌfaɪ//
to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame or slander
An angry speaker vilifies an innocent person in the town square
They vilify, then glorify, while truth is hard to classify
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vilis' meaning 'cheap' or 'worthless,' combined with the suffix '-fy' (meaning 'to make'). The word evolved through Medieval Latin and Old French to mean 'to make vile' or 'to defame.'
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📝Examples
“The angry chef vilified the food critic who gave his restaurant one star.”
“Social media users often vilify celebrities for the smallest mistakes.”
“My cat seems to vilify the vacuum cleaner every time I bring it out.”
“Politicians often vilify their opponents during election campaigns.”
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