vilify
UK/'vilifai/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To say harsh and critical things about someone in order to damage their reputation; to defame.
诽谤，诋毁，中伤
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvilroot
+
ifyto make, to cause to become
=vilify
Example Sentences
- 1.
Political opponents began to vilify each other with harsh attacks.
- 2.
The media vilified the executive unfairly without proper investigation.
- 3.
Rather than engage in honest debate, some politicians vilify their rivals.