verb
vilify
Vilify (verb) means to say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
verb
1
To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
2
To belittle through speech; to put down.
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Etymology
From Late Latin vīlificāre (“vilify”). Equivalent to vile + -ify. Compare vilipend.
Rhymes for vilify
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What is the meaning of vilify?
"vilify" (verb) means to say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
What are the different meanings of vilify?
"vilify" has 2 main meanings: 1. To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of; 2. To belittle through speech; to put down.