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View synonyms for villainize

villainize

[ vil-uh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, vil·lain·ized, vil·lain·iz·ing.
  1. to speak ill of; disparage; vilify:

    to villainize the wealthy.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of villainize1

First recorded in 1620–30; villain ( def ) + -ize ( def )

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