Villainize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Villainize is a verb meaning (transitive) To represent as a villain.
Meaning
(transitive) To represent as a villain.
Example Sentences
Managers and leaders villainize those who interfere with their needs and desires — those who do not support the organization. Workers and outsiders villainize managers and leaders for not sharing benefits and rewards created by business.
Word Forms
- villainizes
- villainizing
- villainized
- villainise
Synonyms for villainize
Depending on context, synonyms include demonize, monsterize, vilify, assassinate, asperse, backbite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include villainise, devilize, villain, villanize, outvillain, evilize.
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