Definitions for Vilify
ˈvɪl əˌfaɪvil·i·fy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. vilify, revile, vituperate, railverb

   spread negative information about

   "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. vilifyverb

   To say defamatory things about someone or something.

2. vilifyverb

   To belittle through speech; to put down.

3. Etymology: From vilificare, present active infinitive of vilifico,

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. vilify

   Defamation is the act of communicating to a third party false statements about a person, place or thing that results in damage to its reputation. It can be spoken (slander) or written (libel). It constitutes a tort or a crime. The legal definition of defamation and related acts as well as the ways they are dealt with can vary greatly between countries and jurisdictions (what exactly they must consist of, whether they constitute crimes or not, to what extent proving the alleged facts is a valid defence).Defamation laws can encompass a variety of acts: Insult against a legal person in general Defamation against a legal person in general Acts against public officials Acts against state institutions (e.g., government, ministries, government agencies, armed forces) Acts against state symbols Acts against the state itself Acts against religions (e.g., blasphemy, discrimination) Acts against the judiciary or legislature (e.g., contempt of court, censure)

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Vilifyverb

   to make vile; to debase; to degrade; to disgrace

2. Vilifyverb

   to degrade or debase by report; to defame; to traduce; to calumniate

3. Vilifyverb

   to treat as vile; to despise

4. Etymology: [L. vilis vile + -fy; cf. L. vilificare to esteem of little value.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vilify in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Vilify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Vilify in a Sentence

1. Michael Cohen:

   I don't agree with those who demonize or vilify the FBI. I respect the FBI as an institution, as well as their agents, when they searched my hotel room and my home, it was obviously upsetting to me and my family. Nonetheless, the agents were respectful, courteous and professional. I thanked them for their service and as they left, we shook hands.

2. Chris Taylor:

   It’s disgusting and appalling that right-wing outlets giddily help the NRCC and Washington Republicans push racist attacks to vilify our Black - and only Black - staff, and endanger their personal safety, but we’re not surprised they’re hellbent on division – that’s their playbook.

3. Elliot Peters:

   In the rush to vilify Lance, many of the other equally culpable participants have been allowed to escape scrutiny, much less sanction, and many of the anti-doping 'enforcers' have chosen to grandstand at Lance's expense rather than truly search for the truth.

4. Jeffrey Salkin:

   He has taken every opportunity to vilify women, Muslims, Mexicans, immigrants and the disabled.

5. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

   This appears to have been an act of politically motivated violence, so, at this stage, it appears to have been an act of terrorism, we must not vilify or blame the entire Muslim community for the actions of what is, in truth, a very, very small percentage of violent extremist individuals.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Vilify
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vilify
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilify
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vilify