diabolize

[ dahy-ab-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, di·ab·o·lized, di·ab·o·liz·ing.

1. to make diabolic or devilish.
2. to represent as diabolic.
3. to subject to diabolic influences.

diabolize

/ daɪˈæbəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. 1. to make (someone or something) diabolical
   2. to subject to the influence of devils
2. to portray as diabolical

Other Words From

• di·abo·li·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of diabolize¹

1695–1705; < Greek diábol ( os ) devil + -ize