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vilify

UK
/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈvɪləˌfaɪ/

Translations

vilifyverb
vilified
Past Simple
vilified
Past Participle
vilifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈvɪləˌfaɪ/
avilirSens rare ou archaïque : rendre vile, dégrader.
Time had vilified the once-grand estate, leaving it in complete disrepair.
Le temps avait avili l’ancienne demeure somptueuse, la laissant en complète décrépitude.
dénigrerSouvent avec l’idée de rabaisser injustement la réputation de quelqu’un.
Critics vilified the author after the book was published.
Les critiques ont dénigré l’auteur après la publication du livre.
vilipenderCritique ou condamnation très sévère, souvent publique.
The politician was vilified by the press for his controversial remarks.
Le politicien a été vilipendé par la presse pour ses propos controversés.
Additional translations
calomnierQuand l’attaque repose sur des accusations mensongères.
Synonyms
defame
malign
slander
denigrate
disparage
belittle
criticize
attack
Antonyms
praise
commend
exalt

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.
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