English Explanatory Dictionary

demonize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To turn into a demon.
  2. To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.

Pronunciation

/ˈdiːmənaɪz/ en-us-demonize.ogg

Word forms

demonize demonizes demonizing demonized demonise daemonise daemonize dæmonize

Etymology

From Medieval Latin daemonizō, from daemon + -izō. Compare Ancient Greek δαιμονίζομαι (daimonízomai, “to be possessed by a demon”), from δαίμων (daímōn, “demon”). By surface analysis, demon + -ize.

Synonyms

demonify diabolize monster monsterize vilify villainize assassinate asperse backbite badmouth befoul belibel besmirch besmear bewray blacken blame blaze blemish blot blur calumniate calumny chat shit chat shite cloud defame demonize denigrate deprave depreciate detract dirty discredit disgrace disparage disrepute diss drag through the mud forgab forspeak foul infamize lampoon libel malign muddy reproach revile scandal shit-talk slag slander smear smirch spatter spot speak ill of stab stain

Antonyms

angelify angelize

Derived words

dedemonize demonizable demonization demonizer redemonize undemonized
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