noun
- the act of speaking or writing about someone in an abusively disparaging manner
Usage: formal
Examples
- The candidate faced constant vilification in the media during the campaign.
- His vilification of his former business partner damaged both their reputations.
- The book was criticized for its vilification of historical figures.
- She sued the newspaper for vilification of her character.
- The vilification campaign against the whistleblower was swift and brutal.
- Public vilification often follows controversial political decisions.