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Vilify

//ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of. transitive
  2. 2
    spread negative information about wordnet
  3. 3
    To belittle through speech; to put down. transitive

    "As one of the largest producers of genetically modified (GM) seeds in the country, Monsanto has been vilified by activists who describe GM products as 'frankenfood.'"

Etymology

From Late Latin vīlificāre (“vilify”). Equivalent to vile + -ify. Compare vilipend.

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