
Vilify
Public Damage
Vilify is often used in situations where someone's reputation is harmed in front of others.

The article served to vilify the celebrity, causing public outrage.
Negative Intent
Using 'vilify' implies the speaker has a negative intention to harm someone's image.

He didn't just criticize his opponent; he aimed to vilify them.
Beyond Criticism
Vilify suggests more than criticism; it implies strong disparagement.

In her speech, she didn’t just disagree, she vilified the whole project.
Compare with
AttackBesmirchDefameDenigrateLibelSlanderSmearTraduce
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