Associations to the word «Vilify»
Noun
- Traitor
- Reproach
- Reel
- Collingwood
- Propaganda
- Accusation
- Opponent
- Anarchist
- Stalin
- Reputation
- Plato
- Anti
- Praise
- Activist
- Accused
- Islam
- Jews
- Newspaper
- Arab
- Insult
- Offence
- Massacre
- Opinion
- Allegation
- Medium
- Opposition
- Supporter
- Enemy
- Dignity
- Christianity
- Press
- Hollywood
- Philosopher
- Protestant
- Prophet
- Expert
- Hero
- Campaign
- Worship
- Critic
- Reconstruction
- Notion
- Fan
- Criticism
- Napoleon
- Exile
- Raid
- Merchant
- Revolution
- Religion
- Democrat
- Historian
- Calling
- Writer
- Crime
- Minority
- Perspective
- Nation
- Conservative
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
VILIFY, verb. (transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
VILIFY, verb. (transitive) To belittle through speech; to put down.
Dictionary definition
VILIFY, verb. Spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews".
Wise words
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and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.