Synonyms for

Demonize

Verb / ˈdi:mʌˌnaɪz / Another word for demonize — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To portray or depict someone or something as evil or dangerous.

Synonyms & similar words

demonise villainize vilify stigmatize demonise dehumanize characterize brand label slander smear defame malign blacken besmirch discredit traduce calumniate castigate criticize condemn

Example sentences

  1. The politician was demonized by his opponents during the election campaign.
  2. The movie demonizes the monster as a heartless killer.
  3. The media often demonizes certain individuals to make them appear bad.
  4. She didn't want to demonize her ex-boyfriend, but she did share some negative stories about him.
  5. Some people demonize spiders because they are afraid of them.

Quotes

  • I don't want to demonize anybody, but I think it's true that there is a tendency among artists to be resistant to ideology. - Salman Rushdie
  • “It’s easy to demonize someone you don’t know,” - Stephen Chbosky
  • “It’s easy to demonize the people we don’t like; it’s harder to humanize them.” - George Takei

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