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vilify

verb

/ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

Meaning

to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner

The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.

vilify someone’s character

slander, malign, defame, disparage, denigrate

praise, commend, glorify

vilify someone, vilify publicly, unjustly vilify, vilify in media

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

To bury a dead body in the ground.

to pursue someone or something in order to catch them

to regard with disgust and hatred

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.