vilification
noun
vil·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌvi-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
Examples of vilification in a Sentence
warned that the constant vilification of candidates for public office was undermining the people's faith in the political system
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The tribal vilification of the Japanese during WWII facilitated support for the internment of 120,000 Japanese and American citizens in concentration camps, marking one of the most disgraceful eras in America’s history.
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2025
Her vilification was fueled by the perception of Ono as an exotic temptress, and from a basic refusal to take her seriously.
—Beatrice Loayza, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The trial became a staging ground for an effort that would permeate his presidential campaign and first weeks in office: vilification of judges who cross Mr. Trump.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2025
In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2025
Her vilification was fueled by the perception of Ono as an exotic temptress, and from a basic refusal to take her seriously.
—Beatrice Loayza, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The trial became a staging ground for an effort that would permeate his presidential campaign and first weeks in office: vilification of judges who cross Mr. Trump.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2025
In his first five episodes, Newsom has mostly capitulated to right-wing guests, agreeing with them on issues such as trans women competing in sports and the vilification of white men.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vilification
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“Vilification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vilification. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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