Associations to the word «Vilify»
Noun
- Traitor
- Reproach
- Reel
- Collingwood
- Propaganda
- Accusation
- Opponent
- Anarchist
- Stalin
- Reputation
- Plato
- Anti
- Praise
- Activist
- Accused
- Islam
- Jews
- Newspaper
- Arab
- Insult
- Offence
- Massacre
- Opinion
- Allegation
- Medium
- Opposition
- Supporter
- Enemy
- Dignity
- Christianity
- Press
- Hollywood
- Philosopher
- Protestant
- Prophet
- Expert
- Hero
- Campaign
- Worship
- Critic
- Reconstruction
- Notion
- Fan
- Criticism
- Napoleon
- Exile
- Raid
- Merchant
- Revolution
- Religion
- Democrat
- Historian
- Calling
- Writer
- Crime
- Minority
- Perspective
- Nation
- Conservative
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
VILIFY, verb. (transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
VILIFY, verb. (transitive) To belittle through speech; to put down.
Dictionary definition
VILIFY, verb. Spread negative information about; "The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.