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vilify

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Main Entry:
vil·i·fy 
          Listen to the pronunciation of vilify
Pronunciation:
\ˈvi-lə-ˌfī\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
vil·i·fied; vil·i·fy·ing
Etymology:
Middle English vilifien, from Late Latin vilificare, from Latin vilis cheap, vile
Date:
15th century
1 : to lower in estimation or importance 2 : to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
synonyms see malign
vil·i·fi·er 
          Listen to the pronunciation of vilifier \-ˌfī(-ə)r\ noun


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