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vilify

/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/
verb
  1. To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.

    Similar: abuse, assail, criticize, decry, demonize

  2. To belittle through speech; to put down.

    Similar: berate

Synonymsabuse, assail, criticize, decry, demonize, denigrate
Antonymsglorify, praise, glorify, praise

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