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vilification


Meanings
  • Noun

    The act or process of vilifying someone or something; making unfairly harsh and damaging criticisms or representations.

    - "The public figure was subjected to a campaign of vilification by the media."
    - "The vilification of certain groups has fueled hate speech and discrimination."

Rhymes
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vilification , adulation , exaltation , salvation , frustration , regulation
Variants
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vilification , vilifications
Etymology
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From the Latin vitium meaning 'fault' or 'sin' and the suffix -ification, meaning 'making' or 'process of becoming'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'vilification' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. The most famous example of vilification in literature is probably Shakespeare's portrayal of Richard III as a hunchbacked, murderous villain.

  3. Vilification is not limited to individuals or groups; entire nations and ideologies have been subjected to vilification throughout history.


Related Concepts
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  1. Defamation: Defamation refers to making false statements that harm the reputation of an individual or organization. While vilification also involves damaging criticisms, it can include fair criticisms and is not limited to false statements.

  2. Slander: Slander refers to spoken defamation or vilification, while libel refers to written defamation or vilification.


Culture
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Vilification has been used throughout history as a tool for social control, manipulation, and oppression. It is often used to dehumanize and degrade individuals or groups, and can lead to violence and discrimination. In literature, vilification is a common technique used in satire and allegory to criticize societal norms and values.

How to Memorize "vilification"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of vilification as a process of tarnishing someone's reputation with unfair and damaging criticisms. Imagine a crowd of people shouting harsh words and making derogatory comments about a person or group.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vilification' with words like 'defamation', 'slander', and 'libel' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Vilification: Making Unfairly Large Infractions Damaging Reputations' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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