Definitions
- Describing a person or group that has been unfairly portrayed as evil or immoral. - Referring to the act of vilifying or stigmatizing someone or something. - Talking about a situation where someone or something is unjustly criticized or condemned.
- Referring to the act of portraying someone or something as evil or dangerous. - Describing the process of vilifying or stigmatizing a person or group. - Talking about a situation where someone or something is unfairly criticized or condemned.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of unfairly portraying someone or something as evil or immoral.
- 2Both words involve vilifying or stigmatizing a person or group.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of media or politics.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Demonised is more commonly used in British English, while demonize is more common in American English.
- 2Connotation: Demonised has a slightly less negative connotation than demonize, which can be more extreme in its portrayal of evil or danger.
- 3Formality: Demonised is generally considered more formal than demonize, which is often used in informal contexts.
Remember this!
Demonised and demonize are synonyms that both refer to the act of unfairly portraying someone or something as evil or immoral. However, there are some differences between the two words, such as spelling, tense, usage, connotation, and formality. Demonised is more commonly used in British English and has a slightly less negative connotation, while demonize is more common in American English and can be more extreme in its portrayal of evil or danger.
