verb
- made to appear evil or devilish; portrayed as diabolical
Usage: past tense of diabolize; formal
Examples
- The political opponent was diabolized in the attack ads.
- Historical accounts often diabolized the enemy leaders.
- The media diabolized the controversial figure.
- Critics diabolized the new policy as harmful to society.
- The rival faction was systematically diabolized by propaganda.
- She felt diabolized by the unfair accusations.