Vilification

Pronunciation: /ˌvɪl.ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of vilification

noun a defamatory statement or representation

Example Sentences

A1 Vilification is when someone says mean things about another person.

A2 The vilification of certain groups in society can lead to discrimination.

B1 The politician faced vilification from the media after his controversial remarks.

B2 The vilification of the company's CEO caused a public relations crisis.

C1 The vilification of minorities is a serious issue that needs to be addressed by society.

C2 The author's vilification of the government in his latest book sparked a national debate.

Examples of vilification in a Sentence

formal The politician faced vilification from the public after his controversial remarks.

informal She couldn't handle the vilification from her classmates for being different.

slang The celebrity received a lot of hate and vilification on social media.

figurative The vilification of her character was like a dark cloud hanging over her reputation.

Grammatical Forms of vilification

• past tense: vilified
• plural: vilifications
• comparative: more vilified
• superlative: most vilified
• present tense: vilifies
• future tense: will vilify
• perfect tense: has vilified
• continuous tense: is vilifying
• singular: vilification
• positive degree: vilified
• infinitive: to vilify
• gerund: vilifying
• participle: vilified

Origin and Evolution of vilification

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vilification' originated from the Latin word 'vilificare', which means to make cheap or worthless.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vilification' has evolved to refer to the act of defaming or speaking ill of someone or something in a disparaging manner.