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demonize
This term carries a strong negative connotation and is typically used in political, social, or ideological contexts. It describes a deliberate strategy of character assassination where the target is not merely criticized for their actions, but is framed as inherently evil or monstrous to justify exclusion or hatred.
In modern discourse, the word often implies a level of unfairness or exaggeration. While "criticize" focuses on faults and "condemn" focuses on wrongdoing, "demonize" suggests a systematic attempt to strip a person or group of their humanity by casting them as a villain.
Meanings
Examples
The media continued to demonize the opposition leader to sway the voters.
Stop trying to demonize me just because I disagree with your methods.
It is unfair to demonize an entire group based on the actions of a few.
The regime sought to demonize foreign influences to maintain absolute control.
Why does the company demonize its competitors in every single advertisement?
I wonder if they are intentionally trying to demonize her to protect their own reputation.
The propaganda machine worked tirelessly to demonize the enemy nation.
He felt that the public had begun to demonize him after the scandal broke.