Definitions
- Describing the act of portraying someone or something as evil or wicked. - Referring to the process of making someone or something appear to be a demon or devil. - Talking about the act of vilifying or condemning someone or something.
- Describing the act of portraying someone or something as evil or wicked. - Referring to the process of making someone or something appear to be a demon or devil. - Talking about the act of vilifying or condemning someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of portraying someone or something as evil or wicked.
- 2Both words refer to the process of making someone or something appear to be a demon or devil.
- 3Both words are used to talk about vilifying or condemning someone or something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Demonising is more commonly used in British English while demonizing is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Connotation: Demonising may have a slightly less negative connotation than demonizing due to its association with British English.
- 3Formality: Both words are informal and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
Remember this!
Demonising and demonizing are synonyms that describe the act of portraying someone or something as evil or wicked. The difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Demonising is more commonly used in British English, while demonizing is more commonly used in American English. Both words are informal and have a negative connotation.
