verb
demonize
Demonize (verb) means to change someone or something into a demon.
verb
1
To change someone or something into a demon.
2
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."
— Michelle Goldberg, Boys and Men Are in Crisis Because Society Is (2022)
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Etymology
Taken from Medieval Latin daemonizō, from daemon + -izō; compare Ancient Greek δαιμονίζομαι (daimonízomai, "to be possessed by a demon"), from δαίμων (daímōn, "demon"). Its surface form breaks down as demon + -ize.
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What is the meaning of demonize?
"demonize" (verb) means to change someone or something into a demon.
What is another word for demonize?
Other words for "demonize" include demonise, asperse, villainize, besmirch, vilify.
What is the opposite of demonize?
The opposite of "demonize" is glorify.
What are the different meanings of demonize?
"demonize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To change someone or something into a demon; 2. To portray someone or something as wicked, often unfairly.
