vilification

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There followed a statement by U.S. bishops condemning what they called the vilification and arbitrary treatment of migrants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

“We are concerned by the state of contemporary debate and the vilification of immigrants. We are concerned about the conditions in detention centers and the lack of access to pastoral care.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

But Coomer’s lawyers insisted the Stupid Defense couldn’t excuse the vilification of Coomer or the impact on his reputation.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025

Her co-star Brandon Sklenar this week also spoke out about what he saw as the vilification of Lively.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024

The historical record makes it perfectly clear, to be sure, that Jefferson was orchestrating the campaign of vilification, which had its chief base of operations in Virginia and its headquarters at Monticello.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis