demonize

Example Sentences

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“That allows me not to demonize the person.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“We have decided, for no particular reason other than what I think is a drafting error, to demonize people who want to build rental housing for folks,” Mr. Schatz said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

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

His choices free or fetter, elevate or debase, deify or demonize his humanity.

From Tablets by Alcott, Amos Bronson