What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
diabolization
Example
The media's diabolization of the politician led to a decrease in his popularity. [diabolization: noun]
Example
The protesters accused the police of diabolizing them in the media. [diabolizing: verb]
demonization
Example
The politician accused the media of demonizing him during the election campaign. [demonizing: verb]
Example
The religious leader warned against the demonization of certain groups of people. [demonization: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demonization is more commonly used than diabolization in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between diabolization and demonization?
Diabolization is more formal than demonization, and is therefore more likely to be used in academic or professional settings.
