devilize

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Verb devilize has 1 sense

devilize, devilise, diabolize, diabolise - turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war"
--₁ is one way to change, alter, modify

Derived forms: noun Devil₁, noun devil₅, noun devil₂
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something on somebody

Definitions from the Web

Devilize

Description

Devilize is a verb that means to portray or treat someone or something as evil, devilish, or diabolical.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: To vilify or stigmatize

Usage: The newspaper article devilized the politician, spreading false rumors about his past.

Usage: Some media outlets devilize certain communities, perpetuating stereotypes and discrimination.

Sense 2: To cause mischief or chaos

Usage: The mischievous children devilized the neighborhood by throwing water balloons at passing cars.

Usage: During Halloween, people often devilize their houses with spooky decorations.

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