demonization

noun

de·​mon·​iza·​tion ˌdēmənə̇ˈzāshən 

plural -s

: the act of changing into or giving the characteristics of a demon

their superstition is evident in the demonization of religion, faith, cult

—Paul Tabori

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin daemonizatus (past participle of daemonizare) + English -ion

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Rhymes for demonization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration