demonization

Variant of demonize

demonize definition

de·mon·ize (-īz′)

transitive verb demonized -·ized′, demonizing -·iz′·ing

    1. to make into a demon
    2. to characterize or conceive of as evil, cruel, inhuman, etc. to demonize a political opponent
  2. to bring under the influence of demons

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