vilifier

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who vilifies or speaks evil of someone or something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vilifier
pilfer , filibuster , quiver , stiffer , giffre

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Homophones

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1. vilify (en) : To speak or write abusively about (someone or something), especially in a public and damaging way.
   

2. villifier (en) : A person who vilifies.
   

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'vilis' meaning 'base, common, vile' + '-ifier' meaning 'maker'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vilifier' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in literary and academic contexts.

2. The verb form of 'vilify' can also be used as a transitive verb, meaning 'to represent (someone or something) in a bad light'.

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Related Concepts

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1. calumny: False and malicious statements or rumors made against someone.

2. slander: Written or spoken words that damage someone's reputation.

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Culture

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The term 'vilifier' has been used in literature and art to describe individuals who spread negative or harmful rumors about others. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago is a prime example of a vilifier.

How to Memorize "vilifier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person spreading rumors and causing harm to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vilifier' with the image of someone speaking ill of others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Vilifier - Vilely Illegitimately Inflicts Libel And Rumor'.

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