demonize

Meanings

• verb

  Make (someone or something) appear monstrous, evil, or deserving of hatred and contempt.

  - "Politicians often demonize their opponents to win votes."
  - "Religious extremists demonize those who do not share their beliefs."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

vilify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demonize
devonize , revenize , denizen , penance , venezen

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Variants

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demonization , demonizations , demonize , demonized , demonizes , demonizing

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Forms

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demonized, demonizing

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Etymology

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From Old French demoniser, from demone 'demon' + -iser 'to treat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'demonize' comes from the same root as the word 'demon'.

2. The act of demonizing is often used in politics to sway public opinion against a particular group or individual.

3. In some cultures, demons are believed to possess certain powers or abilities, such as the ability to possess human beings or to cast spells.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stigmatization: A process by which certain groups or individuals are systematically discriminated against, often based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

2. Scapegoat: A person or group that is blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the act of demonizing is often used to portray villains or to create fear and suspense. In religion and mythology, demons are often depicted as evil or malevolent beings that are feared or hated.

How to Memorize "demonize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or thing being portrayed in a negative light, with horns and a tail, or being surrounded by flames and smoke.
   - Visualize the act of spreading rumors or lies about someone to make them look bad.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of evil or hatred.
   - Think of words like 'hate', 'despise', and 'detest' when you see or hear the word 'demonize'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a demon with the letter D on its forehead.
   - Remember that 'demonize' means 'to make into a demon'.

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