verb
- present participle of demonise: to portray someone or something as evil or threatening
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- The media was accused of demonising the protesters.
- Politicians often succeed by demonising their opponents.
- The documentary avoided demonising either side of the conflict.
- She felt the press was demonising her unfairly.
- The campaign focused on demonising the rival candidate.
- Critics argued the film was demonising an entire culture.