vilify
1 of 1verb/ˈvɪləˌfaɪ/
Forms:vilifies,vilifying,vilified,vilified
1
to spread bad and awful commentaries about someone in order to damage their reputation
- The media often vilifies public figures for minor mistakes.
- He vilified his ex-colleague after their professional relationship ended.
- The rival company may attempt to vilify our product in the upcoming marketing campaign.
- If the information is leaked, some individuals would vilify the whistleblower.
- It is essential that journalists not vilify individuals without verified evidence.
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