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Vilify

usgb/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/Volume
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Public Damage

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

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The article served to vilify the celebrity, causing public outrage.
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Negative Intent

Using 'vilify' implies the speaker has a negative intention to harm someone's image.

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He didn't just criticize his opponent; he aimed to vilify them.
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Beyond Criticism

Vilify suggests more than criticism; it implies strong disparagement.

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