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demonize

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːmənʌɪz/
(also demonise)
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Definition of demonize

verb

[with object]
  • portray as wicked and threatening:he was demonized by the right-wing press

Derivatives

demonization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun

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