vilified

Example Sentences

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Although North Korea has relentlessly suppressed religion and vilified American missionaries, the origins of this hereditary cult are found in a surprising place: Protestant Christianity, and in particular, postbellum American Presbyterianism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

My whole life, they had been vilified by my mom’s side of the family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Marsh said the impact of being "vilified" online and in person had made her life "hell".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

In this environment, our journalists have found that their efforts to get the real story and be fair were vilified rather than appreciated.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

She had seen her mentor Howard Fuller vilified.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson