Vilify

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/

Origin

From Latin vīlificāre, present active infinitive of vīlificō ("villify"),

Full definition of vilify

Verb

1. (transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something.
2. (transitive) To belittle through speech; to put down.

Synonyms

• (say defamatory things about) assail, criticize, decry, denounce, libel, slander
• (belittle, put down) berate

Related terms

• vilification
• vilifier