VILIFICATIONS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

vilification

noun

ˌvi-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən

as in defamation

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation warned that the constant vilification of candidates for public office was undermining the people's faith in the political system

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Recent Examples of vilification Despite the vilification that has become popular in some corners, my colleagues and I went to work every single day with a public health mindset. —

Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026 Individual acts of wrongdoing became the pretext for the vilification of entire nationalities. —

Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026 With polls indicating that political polarization in the United States is at an all-time high, vilification, and even prosecution, of political opponents has risen as well. —

Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 The vilification on the right of Renee Good in Minneapolis. —

Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vilification

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Liman’s decision dropped Lively’s claims of harassment, defamation and conspiracy, meaning the trial will now center on alleged breach of contract and retaliation by Wayfarer and aiding and abetting retaliation by the PR firm working for Baldoni.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 20 Apr. 2026
Jones and his attorneys said the bid was faulty, and the trustee decided to move the case to Texas where Jones’ initial defamation suit occurred.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026