vilifies
The word “vilifies” has 3 syllables: vil-i-fies
It's pronounced as /ˈvɪləˌfaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for vilifies?
In the thesaurus, “vilifies” has 24 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for vilifies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vilifies
- abases
- asperses
- belittles
- blackens
- calumniates
- debases
- defames
- degrades
- denigrates
- detracts
- discredits
- disdains
- disgraces
- dishonors
- disparages
- humbles
- humiliates
- libels
- maligns
- scorns
- shames
- slanders
- smears
- traduces
Antonyms for vilifies
- acclaims
- admires
- adores
- applauds
- commends
- esteems
- exalts
- glorifies
- honors
- praises
- regards
- respects
- reveres
- venerates
- worships
Meanings of vilifies
- verb
- To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
- To belittle through speech; to put down.
Example Sentences
- The media often vilifies public figures without understanding the full story.
- She vilifies anyone who disagrees with her point of view.
- The villain in the novel vilifies the protagonist to gain power.
- He vilifies his opponents to distract from his own shortcomings.
- The leader's speech vilifies the opposition, creating division in the community.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vilifies, such as: abases, acclaims, admires, adores, applauds, asperses, belittles.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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