vilify

UK
/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈvɪləˌfaɪ/

Translations

vilifyverb
vilified
Past Simple
vilified
Past Participle
vilifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈvɪləˌfaɪ/
The politician was known to vilify his opponents during debates.
Этот политик был известен тем, что поносил своих оппонентов во время дебатов.
The media tends to vilify celebrities for their mistakes.
СМИ склонны очернять знаменитостей за их ошибки.
He would never vilify someone without evidence.
Он никогда не будет клеветать на кого-то без доказательств.

Definitions

vilifyverb
To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
The politician was vilified by the press for his controversial remarks.
To make vile or worthless; to degrade or debase (archaic or rare).
Time had vilified the once-grand estate, leaving it in complete disrepair.