demonize
Example Sentences
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He also knows how to be comfortable in that space, and still find ways to humanize himself to an audience trying desperately to demonize him.
From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026
The term carried an especially chilling, historical weight at a conference held in Germany; Nazis had used it in their aggressive propaganda campaign against Jews, Communists and others the government wanted to demonize.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026
What’s needed is a pragmatic and courageous paradigm shift, one that begins with naming and recognizing the contemporary libels used to demonize Jews.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
When Paramount Skydance paid $150 million to acquire Weiss’ operation, CEO David Ellison said he wanted journalism that “reflects reality” and “doesn’t seek to demonize, but seeks to understand.”
From Salon • Dec. 22, 2025
His choices free or fetter, elevate or debase, deify or demonize his humanity.
From Tablets by Alcott, Amos Bronson
