demonize
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/ˈdiːmənaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdiːmənaɪz/
verb
R
To portray someone or something as evil or threatening in order to gain support against them.
The politician demonized his opponent to win the election.
translation
To portray someone or something as evil or threatening in order to gain support against them.
Word Forms
3rd Present
demonizes
Past
demonized
Perfect
demonized
Progressive
demonizing