devilize

ˈdɛv.ɪ.laɪz
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Translation of devilize into German

Verb

tr.
1.

portray negatively

RareUS
to portray as wicked or evil
RareUS
verteufeln dämonisieren
  • The media tends to devilize celebrities for higher ratings..Die Medien neigen dazu, Prominente für höhere Einschaltquoten zu verteufeln
2.

representation

RareUS
represent someone as a devil
RareUS
verteufeln dämonisieren als Teufel darstellen
  • The artist devilized the villain in his painting.Der Künstler stellte den Bösewicht in seinem Gemälde als Teufel dar.
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Synonyms and analogies of devilize in English

v.demonizevilifyMore synonyms

Examples of devilize in a sentence

  • The book attempts to devilize historical figures.
  • The writer devilized the antagonist in the novel.
  • Critics argue that the film devilizes certain characters.
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