- present participle of vilify.
vilifying
Example Sentences
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"And neither of us were interested in simply vilifying or demonising these people. Your job as an actor is to leave your judgement at the door."
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024
As “silly” as that "law" may be, Hitler remains the ultimate go-to example for vilifying an opponent.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2024
No matter what you try — talking about it, not talking about it, vilifying the ex, coming up with fun distractions — they remain consumed with grief.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
We can have a discussion about spending without vilifying Republicans.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
In other words, Burr’s allegation that Hamilton had made a practice of vilifying him for many years was essentially correct.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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