demonization
noun
the act or fact of regarding, treating, or speaking of a person or thing as entirely bad.
demonisation
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a variation of
demonization.
Example Sentences
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"There is no place in Moygashel, Mid Ulster or anywhere else for anti-Muslim hate, racism or the demonisation of an entire community," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
TotalEnergies claimed it was the victim of "demonisation" by the plaintiffs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has stated that he deeply regrets the demonisation of sharks following his 1975 movie Jaws.
From National Geographic ● Jun. 23, 2023
"An extraordinary demonisation of David Evans is going on," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2021
And with Academy membership running at last count as 94% white, 77% male and 86% aged over 50, that’s potentially a lot of demonisation.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 21, 2016
