1. to portray or represent someone or something as evil or threatening
Usage: British spelling; third person singular present tense

Examples

• The media often demonises young people who wear hoodies.
• Politicians frequently demonise their opponents during election campaigns.
• The documentary demonises the use of social media among teenagers.
• She felt the press demonises anyone who disagrees with popular opinion.
• The film demonises corporate executives as greedy and heartless.
• Critics argue that the book demonises traditional family values.