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demonize in German

demonize in German is dämonisieren, verteufeln — demonize means to change someone or something into a demon.

demonize in German

dämonisieren
verb
(transitive) To turn into a demon.
verteufeln
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.
dämonisieren
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.

What does "demonize" mean?

  1. verb To change someone or something into a demon.
  2. verb To portray someone or something as wicked, often unfairly.
    "He calls for a “massive, urgent recruitment effort,” which is a fine idea, but one that’s likely to be futile unless we stop demonizing teachers and start paying them fairly."
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demonize in a sentence

  • He calls for a “massive, urgent recruitment effort,” which is a fine idea, but one that’s likely to be futile unless we stop demonizing teachers and start paying them fairly.

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What is "demonize" in German?
"demonize" in German is dämonisieren, verteufeln. demonize means: To change someone or something into a demon.
Are there other ways to say "demonize" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "demonize": dämonisieren, verteufeln.
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