Vilify synonyms and antonyms
vĭl'ə-fī'
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To denounce is defined as to take a public stand against something and make clear you don't like or are condemning it.
To start work on with purpose and vigor:
To spread or daub (a surface, for example) with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance.
To say untrue or malicious things about; defame; slander; vilify
(Archaic) To disgrace.
To use abusive or contemptuous language in speaking to or about; call bad names
slander (related)
Slander is to make false statements about someone, usually to hurt his reputation.
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To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.
To falsely or maliciously charge another.
To attack violently, as with blows or military force; assault.
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is.
To chide or scold vehemently.
To make maliciously or knowingly false statements about.
To find fault with:
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To corrupt morally.
To reduce in grade, rank, or status; demote.
Disgrace is defined as to shame or dishonor.
To treat disrespectfully; insult
To ridicule, mock, discredit.
To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.
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To talk about disparagingly or insultingly.
To speak abusively to or about; berate; revile
censure (related)
Censure is defined as to criticize or judge in a harsh manner.
To speak maliciously about (an absent person); slander
The definition of malign is to speak badly about or criticism someone.
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cast aspersions on
law (related)
(Informal, Dial.) To take legal action (against)
demonise (related)
deride (related)
demonize (related)
castigate (related)
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ridicule (related)
denigrate (related)
persecute (related)
(Intransitive)To become black.
decry (related)
To speak blasphemy.
compliment (antonym)
To present something to (a person) as an act of politeness or respect
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praise (antonym)
Praise is defined as to give someone approval, or to thank God.
crimes (related)
To make defamatory statements about
Rail is defined as to speak or act bitterly or hatefully against.
lambaste (related)
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