1. to speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame or slander
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘vilify’

Examples

• The politician was vilified in the press after the scandal broke.
• She felt vilified by her former colleagues who spread false rumors about her.
• The author was vilified by critics for his controversial statements.
• He vilified his opponent during the heated debate.
• The whistleblower was vilified by company executives.
• Many historical figures were vilified in their time but later vindicated.