Synonyms for

Demonizing

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

Definition

To portray someone or something as evil or threatening

Synonyms & similar words

demonize demonise villainizing vilifying demonization demonisation criminalizing condemning criticizing attacking blaming accusing slandering defaming smearing denouncing disparaging slurring traducing calumniating maligning stigmatizing

Example sentences

  1. The news article was demonizing the new video game.
  2. She was demonizing her ex-boyfriend to her friends.
  3. The movie was criticized for demonizing a particular race.
  4. The politician was accused of demonizing immigrants.
  5. The teacher warned the students against demonizing their classmates.

Quotes

  • There is no way to escape the consequences of demonizing others.
  • The act of demonizing is a cowardly way of admitting one's own shortcomings.
  • Demonizing your opponents is not a winning strategy.

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