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vilify

/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/
Meanings
  • verb

    to speak or write about (someone or something) in a very critical and damaging way

  • verb

    to make (someone) seem bad or despicable in the eyes of others

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/



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  2. /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/



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Antonyms

glorify , praise , glorify , praise
Synonyms

abuse , assail , criticize , decry , demonize , denigrate , denounce , libel , revile , run down , slander , berate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with vilify
vilely , stiletto , smiletto , pileup , filette
Variants
List of all variants of vilify that leads to same result
vilified , vilifier , vilifiers , vilifies , vilify , vilifying
Forms
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vilified, vilifying, vilifies, vilifieds

Etymology
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from Old French vilifier, from vil, vilain 'low, base, common, wretched' + -ifier 'to make, do'

Trivia
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  1. The word 'vilify' comes from the Old French word 'vilifier', which means 'to make wretched'.

  2. The word 'vilify' is often used interchangeably with the words 'defame' and 'slander', but these words have slightly different meanings.

Related Concepts
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  1. defame: To damage the reputation of someone by making false statements or spreading rumors.

  2. slander: To make false spoken statements that damage someone's reputation.

Culture
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The word 'vilify' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters or situations that are morally reprehensible. In art, it can be seen in the works of artists like Caravaggio, who used the concept of 'vilification' to create a sense of drama and tension in his paintings.

How to Memorize "vilify"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of spreading harmful and damaging words about someone or something. Imagine the negative impact it can have on the person or situation.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vilify' with the idea of damaging someone's reputation or making them seem bad in the eyes of others.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the root word 'vil' meaning 'low' or 'base' and the suffix '-ify' meaning 'to make'. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'vilify', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming trick: Imagine someone saying 'I will not lie, I will only vilify'. This phrase rhymes and can help you remember the word 'vilify'.

2. Visualization trick: Picture a villain from a movie or book. Imagine the villain 'vilifying' the hero by spreading false rumors or negative information about them. This visual association can help you remember the meaning and spelling of 'vilify'.

3. Breakdown trick: Break down the word into smaller parts and focus on each part. 'Vi' can be associated with 'violence' or 'visual', 'li' with 'lie', and 'fy' with 'ify'. Putting it all together, you get 'vilify', which means to speak negatively or falsely about someone or something.

4. Mnemonic trick: Create a mnemonic sentence that uses the word 'vilify'. For example, 'Villains often vilify heroes in movies and books'. The first letter of each word in the sentence corresponds to the letters in 'vilify', making it easier to remember.

5. Repetition trick: Repeat the word 'vilify' several times in your head or out loud. This can help reinforce the spelling and meaning of the word in your memory.

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