vilify
Pronunciation
Verb
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To speak or write about someone in a harshly critical or abusive way.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
denigrate
defame
Antonyms
praise
extol
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To speak or write about someone in a harshly critical or abusive way.
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