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Meaning
Verb
●
To
say
defamatory
things about someone
or something
; to
speak
ill
of.
●
To
belittle
through
speech
; to
put
down.
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Origin
vilify
English
vilificare
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Abuse
Assail
Criticize
Decry
Denigrate
Demonize
Denounce
Libel
Revile
Slander
Defame
Berate
Run Down
Antonyms
Glorify
Praise
Related
Condemn
Demonize
Denigrate
Deride
Castigate
Discredit
Disparage
Criticize
Malign
Persecute
Lambast
Villainize
Belittle
Criticise
Chastise
Marginalize
Denounce
Berate
Lambaste
Stigmatize
Accuse
Humiliate
Oppress
Demean
Punish
Crucify
Harass
Intimidate
Shun
Excoriate
Dehumanize
Alienate
Mistreat
Embarrass
Frighten
Deceive
Defame
Insult
Ostracize
Rebuke
Mock
Scold
Blame
Attack
Slander
Offends
Destroy
Placate
Demonise
Disrespect
Annoy
Oppose
Ostracise
Silence
Demoralize
Coddle
Ridicules
Reject
Kill
Victimize
Stalk
Defend
Criticising
Threaten
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