vilification

noun

Meaning

Publicly criticizing or disparaging someone in a way that damages their reputation.

Examples

The constant vilification of the artist by critics eventually forced him to retire from public life.
She refused to engage in the vilification of her former colleagues, choosing to focus on her own work instead.

Synonyms: slander, defamation, denigration, calumny

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vilification

noun

Pronunciation: ˌvɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

Definition

Publicly criticizing or disparaging someone in a way that damages their reputation.

Examples

The constant vilification of the artist by critics eventually forced him to retire from public life.
She refused to engage in the vilification of her former colleagues, choosing to focus on her own work instead.
Social media platforms are often criticized for allowing the unchecked vilification of private individuals.

How to Use vilification

vilification of (collocation): The act of attacking a specific person or group. — "The constant vilification of the leader caused public unrest."
face vilification (collocation): To be the target of public disparagement. — "He had to face vilification from the media after the scandal."

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