vilification
noun
vil·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌvi-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of vilification in a Sentence
warned that the constant vilification of candidates for public office was undermining the people's faith in the political system
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The trial became a staging ground for an effort that would permeate his presidential campaign and first weeks in office: vilification of judges who cross Mr. Trump.
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2025
In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Why is the American state so susceptible to vilification?
—Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
The continued vilification of immigrants only serves to harm American families, communities, and our economy.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2025
In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Why is the American state so susceptible to vilification?
—Jon D. Michaels, Foreign Affairs, 15 Aug. 2017
The continued vilification of immigrants only serves to harm American families, communities, and our economy.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vilification
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“Vilification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vilification. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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