Definitions for demonization
de·mo·niza·tion

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1. demonization, demonisationnoun

   to represent as diabolically evil

   "the demonization of our enemies"

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1. demonizationnoun

   The act of demonizing or something demonized

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1. demonization

   Demonization is the process of portraying someone or something as evil, wicked, or threatening, often by presenting them as a source of harm, danger, or fear. It typically involves exaggeration or manipulation of facts to present a negative depiction. This term is often used in the context of social, political, or religious discussions to create negative biases.

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1. Demonization

   Demonization is the reinterpretation of polytheistic deities as evil, lying demons by other religions, generally monotheistic and henotheistic ones. The term has since been expanded to refer to any characterization of individuals, groups, or political bodies as evil.

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1. • Disapprobation

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of demonization in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of demonization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of demonization in a Sentence

1. Anathi Ntozini:

   There's nothing I'm more proud of than being Xhosa, sometimes I feel like there's a demonization of the culture. On the other hand, the culture is very patriarchal.

2. Troy Nikolaos:

   Unfortunately we won't see what we want in our lifetime, but the least we can do is continue resisting and fighting marxism to keep our ideas alive for future generations to build on. If our so-called Ultra-Nationalist ideas were not dangerous the enemy would not spend so many resources daily for our demonization. Semper Paratus Nobiscum Deus GOTT MIT UNS!

3. Dmitry Kiselyov:

   And they say that's how the 'bloody regime' kills its competitors. The world is outraged and indignant. And then - sanctions, credit downgrades and the further demonization of Russia and its leader, at a time when there is grief, to engage in polemics is disgusting.

4. Kayleigh McEnany:

   Democrats ignore the economy, consistently the top issue among voters, at their own peril, the entirety of their messaging seems to be taking aim at half the country with their ‘MAGA Republicans’ demonization and focusing on abortion, an issue they are on the wrong side of as polling shows most Americans oppose elective abortion in the second and third trimesters.

5. Naftali Balanson:

   We encourage the end of all funding, both directly and indirectly, for NGOs that participate in the demonization and delegitimization campaigns, when you have organizations that are receiving money ostensibly for peace, human rights, and democracy but they refuse to work with Israeli partners, they refuse to meet with Israelis, and push for boycotts, those are in direct contradiction and seems to be a complete waste of taxpayer money.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=demonization
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Demonization
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=demonization