villainize Definition
to portray or treat (someone) as a villain.
Using villainize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "villainize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The media has been accused of villainizing the opposition party.
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The movie villainizes the character based on a real-life person.
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The politician was villainized by his opponents during the election campaign.
villainize Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: villainize in Brief
'Villainize' [ˈvɪlənaɪz] is a verb that means to portray or treat someone as a villain. It is often used in the context of media, politics, and entertainment, as in 'The media has been accused of villainizing the opposition party.' Synonyms include 'demonize' and 'vilify.'
