verb
- portraying someone or something as evil or threatening
Usage: present participle of demonize
Examples
- The media was accused of demonizing the protesters.
- Politicians often succeed by demonizing their opponents.
- She felt the documentary was demonizing her profession.
- The campaign focused on demonizing the rival candidate.
- Critics argued the film was demonizing an entire culture.
- Stop demonizing people who disagree with you.