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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.

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.

2. Sense: Vilifying or stigmatizing.

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.

3. Sense: Assigning demonic attributes.

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.

4. Sense: Portraying as a literal demon.

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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