Vilifying

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪləˌfaɪɪŋ/

Definitions of vilifying

verb Vilifying is a verb that means to speak or write about someone in a very critical or abusive way.

Example Sentences

A1 People should not be vilifying others based on their appearance.

A2 The media often vilifies politicians for their mistakes.

B1 The film industry has been criticized for vilifying certain groups of people.

B2 The author was accused of vilifying a particular community in his latest book.

C1 The politician's speech was filled with vilifying remarks against his opponents.

C2 The documentary aims to shed light on the consequences of vilifying individuals in society.

Examples of vilifying in a Sentence

formal The politician was accused of vilifying his opponent during the debate.

informal I heard that she's been vilifying her ex-boyfriend on social media.

slang Stop vilifying me behind my back!

figurative The media's constant vilifying of the celebrity eventually took its toll on her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of vilifying

past tense

vilified

plural

vilify

comparative

more vilifying

superlative

most vilifying

present tense

vilifies

future tense

will vilify

perfect tense

has vilified

continuous tense

is vilifying

singular

vilifies

positive degree

vilify

infinitive

to vilify

gerund

vilifying

participle

vilified

Origin and Evolution of vilifying

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'vilifying' originated from the Latin word 'vilis', meaning cheap or worthless.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vilifying' has evolved to mean speaking or writing about someone in a way that makes them seem evil or wicked.