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vilify definition

vili·fy (vil′ə fī′)

transitive verb vilified -·fied′, vilifying -·fy′·ing

to use abusive or slanderous language about or of; calumniate; revile; defame

Etymology: LL(Ec) vilificare: see vile & -fy

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