CEFR B1

demonise

verb

Meaning

To portray someone or something as evil, wicked, or a threat.

Examples

The media campaign sought to demonise the new policy.
He felt his reputation was being demonised by the opposition.

Synonyms: vilify, denigrate, discredit, demonize

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demonise (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːmənʌɪz/

Definition

To portray someone or something as evil, wicked, or a threat.

Examples

The media campaign sought to demonise the new policy.
He felt his reputation was being demonised by the opposition.
It's easy to demonise people you don't understand.

How to Use demonise

demonise someone/something (verb): To portray someone or something as evil or a threat. — "The government tried to demonise the protesters."
be demonised by someone/something (verb): To be portrayed as evil or a threat by someone or something. — "She felt she was being demonised by her rivals."

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