Demonize

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diːˈmÉ™naɪz/

Alternative forms

• daemonise UK
• daemonize chiefly UK
• dæmonize rare
• demonise UK

Origin

From Medieval Latin daemonizo, from daemon + -izo. Compare Ancient Greek δαιμονίζομαι (daemonizomai, "to be possessed by a demon"), from δαίμων (deamon, "demon")

Full definition of demonize

Verb

1. (American spelling) To turn into a demon.
2. (American spelling) To describe or represent as evil or diabolic.