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1. (v.t.) vilify
to speak ill of; defame; slander.
2. vilify
Obs. to make vile.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME < LL vīlificāre. See vile , -fy)
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| Definition of 'vilify' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) vilify, revile, vituperate, rail
spread negative information about
"The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews"
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| Definition of 'vilify' |
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1. (verb) vilify
to make vile; to debase; to degrade; to disgrace
2. (verb) vilify
to degrade or debase by report; to defame; to traduce; to calumniate
3. (verb) vilify
to treat as vile; to despise
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