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vilify

vi·lify

UK/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ US/ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ/ uncommon

verb

1.

spread negative information about

  • “The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews”
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Origin

From Late Latin vīlificāre (“vilify”). Equivalent to vile + -ify. Compare vilipend.

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