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vilify

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlɪfʌɪ/
Definition of vilify

verb (vilifies, vilifying, vilified)

[with object]
  • speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner:he has been vilified in the press

Derivatives

vilifier

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'lower in value'): from late Latin vilificare, from Latin vilis 'of low value' (see vile)

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