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Vilify

Description:

Vilify is a verb that means to defame or slander someone, attacking their reputation or character. It is an act of publicly speaking ill or spreading false accusations against someone with the intention of damaging their credibility or good name.

Senses:

• Sense 1: To make malicious and false statements about someone.
• Sense 2: To speak or write harshly or critically about someone.

Examples:

Example 1:

After the scandal, the tabloids relentlessly sought to vilify the celebrity, tarnishing their public image.

Example 2:

The political opponents tried to vilify the candidate by spreading baseless rumors about their personal life.

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