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Definition of demonizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
perceptionportraying as wicked or evil
- The article was demonizing the politician, making him look corrupt.
2.
negativityUS making someone or something seem demonicUS
- The movie had a demonizing effect on the character, making him appear monstrous.
Origin of demonizing
Greek, daimōn (spirit)
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demonizing
causing someone to be seen as evil
Examples of demonizing in a sentence
He accused the press of demonizing his actions. The article had a demonizing portrayal of the politician. His demonizing speech incited fear among the audience.
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- French:diabolisant, démoniaque, ...
- German:dämonisierend, ...
- Italian:satanizzando, demonizzante, ...
- Spanish:demonizando, demonizador, ...
- Portuguese:diabolizando, demonizador, ...
- Chinese:妖魔化, 妖魔化的, ...
- Japanese:悪魔化する, 悪魔的にする, ...
- Arabic:مُشَيِّطِن, مُشَيَّطِن, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁטּוּנִי, מְשַׂטֵּן, ...
- Russian:демонизирующий, демонический, ...
- Ukrainian:очорнюючий, демонічний, ...
- Hindi:दुष्प्रचारात्मक, दानवीकरणकारी, ...
Definition of demonize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
negative portrayalUS show someone as evil or very badUS
- They tried to demonize their political opponent.
- Media outlets demonize certain groups unfairly.
- It’s wrong to demonize people for their beliefs.
Origin of demonize
Greek, daimon (spirit) + -izein (to make)
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- French:diaboliser, ...
- German:verteufeln, ...
- Italian:demonizzare, ...
- Spanish:demonizar, ...
- Portuguese:demonizar, ...
- Chinese:妖魔化, ...
- Japanese:悪者に仕立て上げる, ...
- Arabic:شَيْطَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁטֵּן, ...
- Russian:демонизировать, ...
- Ukrainian:демонізувати, ...
- Hindi:खलनायक की तरह पेश करना, ...
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