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demonizing

 

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Verb demonize has 1 sense
  1. demonize, demonise - make into a demon; "Power had demonized him"
    --1 is one way to change, alter, modify
    Derived forms: noun demonization1, noun demon2, noun demon1
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s somebody

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Demonizing

Definition:

Demonizing, a verb, refers to the act of portraying or representing someone or something as evil, wicked, or malevolent.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: Portraying negatively.
  2. In this sense, demonizing describes the act of portraying someone or something in a highly negative or evil manner.

    Example sentence: The media often indulges in demonizing celebrities to boost their ratings.

  3. Sense: Vilifying or stigmatizing.
  4. This sense involves the act of vilifying or stigmatizing individuals or groups by associating them with evil or dangerous traits.

    Example sentence: Politicians sometimes resort to demonizing minority communities for their own political gain.

  5. Sense: Assigning demonic attributes.
  6. Assigning demonic attributes means ascribing supernatural evil qualities or characteristics to an individual or entity.

    Example sentence: In some folklores, ancient cultures believed in demonizing natural forces like thunderstorms.

  7. Sense: Portraying as a literal demon.
  8. In this sense, demonizing involves depicting someone as an actual demon or diabolical being.

    Example sentence: The artist's painting showed the politician demonizing his opponents as literal monsters.

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