vilifying

Meanings

• Verb

  To speak or write in a derogatory or abusive manner towards someone or something.

  - "He vilified his opponent during the debate."
  - "The critic vilified the new movie, calling it a waste of time and money."

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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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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The word 'vilify' comes from the Latin 'vilis', meaning 'common' or 'base'. It originally referred to treating someone as if they were of low social status or worth.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vilify' is often used in legal contexts to refer to making false statements that harm someone's reputation.

2. In some languages, the equivalent word for 'vilify' has a positive connotation, such as 'elogiar' in Spanish, which means 'to praise'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abuse: Vilifying is a form of emotional or verbal abuse, which can cause significant harm to individuals or relationships.

2. Defamation: Vilifying can also be considered a form of defamation, which is the act of making false statements about someone that damage their reputation.

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Culture

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In literature and art, vilifying can be used to portray a character as morally corrupt or despicable. In music, it can be used as a lyrical device to criticize or condemn a person or idea.

How to Memorize "vilifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of speaking or writing in a derogatory manner towards someone or something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vilify' with the idea of speaking or writing in a negative and abusive way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Vilifying starts with V, it's a verb that means to put down' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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