vilify

ˈvɪlɪˌfaɪ
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Translation of vilify from English into Dutch

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Verb

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1.

defamation

say defamatory things about someone or something
  • The politician was vilified by the media.De politicus werd belasterd door de media.
2.

disparage abusively

speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
  • The politician did not hesitate to vilify his opponents during the debate.De politicus aarzelde niet om zijn tegenstanders tijdens het debat te belasteren
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Synonyms and analogies of vilify in English

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Examples of vilify in a sentence

  • The author was vilified by critics after the book release.
  • The media tends to vilify celebrities for their mistakes.
  • He was vilified in the press for his controversial remarks.

Translations of "vilify" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
belasterenv.

The press is competing for who can vilify you the most.

De pers strijdt om wie je het meest kan belasteren.

Instead, they vilify and demean your act of courage.

In plaats daarvan belasteren... en vernederen ze je om je moed.

If you want to vilify me, punish me, go ahead.

Als u me wilt belasteren, straf me dan maar.

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.

Je kunt ze citeren, het niet met hen eens zijn, verheerlijken of belasteren.

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Other translations for vilify:

  • verguizenv.
  • zwartmakenv.
  • zwart maken

vilify: Examples and translations in context

Even the ones who vilify us for protecting their freedom.

Ook die ons belasteren omdat we hun vrijheid beschermen.

You know, his whole mission was to prove me wrong and vilify me.

Je weet dat zijn hele missie was om mijn ongelijk te bewijzen en me te belasteren.

And I'm sorry I failed to recognize that the press should be free to vilify our leaders without consequence.

En sorry dat ik niet inzag dat de pers vrij moet zijn om onze leiders te mogen belasteren zonder gevolgen.

If you want to vilify me, punish me, go ahead.

Als u me wilt belasteren, straf me dan maar.

I'd be gift-wrapping yet another reason for Stregobor to vilify me!

Nog een reden voor Stregobor om mij te belasteren.

What about any prominent figures who the Anti-Choice crowd could vilify?

Er was een tijd prominente figuren die de Anti-Choice-mensen kunnen belasteren?

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