demonizing
ˈdiːmənaɪzɪŋ
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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.
demonising vilifying
2.
negativityUSmaking someone or something seem demonicUS
  • The movie had a demonizing effect on the character, making him appear monstrous.
maligning slandering vilifying
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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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  1. French:diabolisant, démoniaque, ...
  2. German:dämonisierend, ...
  3. Italian:satanizzando, demonizzante, ...
  4. Spanish:demonizando, demonizador, ...
  5. Portuguese:diabolizando, demonizador, ...
  6. Chinese:妖魔化, 妖魔化的, ...
  7. Japanese:悪魔化する, 悪魔的にする, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشَيِّطِن, مُشَيَّطِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁטּוּנִי, מְשַׂטֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:демонизирующий, демонический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:очорнюючий, демонічний, ...
  12. Hindi:दुष्प्रचारात्मक, दानवीकरणकारी, ...
demonize US
ˈdiːmənaɪz
See also: demonise (UK)

Definition of demonize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
negative portrayalUSshow 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.
stigmatize vilify
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Origin of demonize

Greek, daimon (spirit) + -izein (to make)

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  1. French:diaboliser, ...
  2. German:verteufeln, ...
  3. Italian:demonizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:demonizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:demonizar, ...
  6. Chinese:妖魔化, ...
  7. Japanese:悪者に仕立て上げる, ...
  8. Arabic:شَيْطَنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁטֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:демонизировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:демонізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:खलनायक की तरह पेश करना, ...
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