vilify
verb (used with object)
to speak ill of; defame; slander.
vilifying
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present participleof vilify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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As “silly” as that "law" may be, Hitler remains the ultimate go-to example for vilifying an opponent.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
Justin Welby and Stephen Cotterell said the government's response, to what Rishi Sunak has called a shocking rise in extremism, "risks vilifying the wrong people".
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2024
We can have a discussion about spending without vilifying Republicans.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
“The thing I’m really trying to avoid is, like, people are vilifying creators and actors, and pointing fingers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2023
Though the rest of the world, including his own country, was vilifying Bobby for his outrageous positions and statements, the Icelanders felt sorry for him.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
