demonize
verb (used with object)
to misrepresent (someone or something) as thoroughly evil or contemptible; malign.
are demonizing
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present progressiveof demonize.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“When we demonize added flavors, we are demonizing nearly all packaged foods, which can have their place as quick and convenient sources of food and nutrition.”
From Salon ● May 8, 2024
“The Catholic organizations that are demonizing the Sisters and saying that they are somehow hateful or anti-Catholic have it completely backwards,” Wiener said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
When it comes to the issues of international trade, I think people are demonizing it because they don’t understand the trade deficit issue.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2018
"I think we are demonizing milk," Galatzan said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2011
