vilified

Meanings

• Verb

  To make someone or something unpopular or hated by the public.

  - "The politician was vilified for his controversial policies."
  - "The book was vilified by critics for its explicit content."

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Antonyms

glorify , praise , glorify , praise

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Synonyms

abuse , assail , criticize , decry , demonize , denigrate , denounce , libel , revile , run down , slander , berate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vilified
defiled , reconciled , compiled , smiled

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Variants

List of all variants of vilified that leads to same result
vilified , vilifier , vilifiers , vilifies , vilify , vilifying

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Forms

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vilifies, vilifieds, vilifying, vilifiedly

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'vilis' meaning 'base' or 'common'. The past participle 'vilified' was formed by adding the suffix '-ed' to the past participle of the verb 'vilify'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vilified' has been used in literature since the 15th century.

2. The most vilified person in history is a subject of debate, with Adolf Hitler and Joseph McCarthy being two popular contenders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defamation: Defamation refers to making false statements that harm the reputation of an individual or organization. Vilification is a more extreme form of defamation, as it involves actively trying to make someone or something hated or shamed by the public.

2. Public Shaming: Public shaming refers to the act of publicly criticizing or humiliating an individual or organization. Vilification is a more extreme form of public shaming, as it involves actively trying to make someone or something hated or shamed by the public.

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Culture

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The term 'vilified' has been used extensively in literature and media to describe individuals or entities that have been publicly shamed or criticized. In art, the concept of vilification can be seen in various forms, such as caricatures or satirical works that aim to criticize and ridicule public figures.

How to Memorize "vilified"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize vilified, imagine a public figure being criticized and ridiculed by the media and the public, resulting in a negative public perception.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize vilified, associate it with the idea of public criticism and shaming.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for vilified could be 'Vile Individuals Lose Esteem Fast'.

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