What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
demonising
Example
The media has been demonising the opposition party for their policies. [demonising: verb]
Example
The demonising of certain groups in society can lead to discrimination and prejudice. [demonising: gerund or present participle]
demonizing
Example
The politician accused the other party of demonizing him in the media. [demonizing: verb]
Example
The demonizing of certain religious groups can lead to hate crimes and violence. [demonizing: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demonizing is more common than demonising in everyday language due to its prevalence in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between demonising and demonizing?
Neither word is considered formal and should be avoided in formal writing or speech.
