1. to portray or describe someone or something as evil, wicked, or devilish
Usage: British spelling (American: diabolizes); third-person singular present tense

Examples

• The media diabolises the villain in ways that oversimplify his character.
• Political opponents often diabolises each other during election campaigns.
• The novel diabolises the antagonist through exaggerated descriptions of cruelty.
• Some critics argue that the documentary diabolises the historical figure unfairly.
• The propaganda diabolises the enemy nation to justify military action.
• She diabolises her rival's intentions without evidence.