demonize
verb (used with object)
to misrepresent (someone or something) as thoroughly evil or contemptible; malign.
demonise
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a variation of
demonize.
Example Sentences
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"Your political opponents are not Nazis," he said, urging people not to demonise each other for partisan reasons.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025
"The real turning point is that attempts to demonise us no longer work."
From Reuters ● Nov. 15, 2023
As part of promoting healthy eating, it's important not to demonise sugar but teach your child it can be consumed as part of a healthy diet.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2023
But Scotland's football authorities argue the move amounts to a solution looking for a problem and would serve to "demonise football fans".
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2023
"It's hard, because it's not business... they're doing it in a personal way. For the first time in my professional career, attacks are now personal. They're trying to demonise issues."
From Reuters ● Jan. 17, 2023
