DIABOLIZING Synonyms

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

• expressive of low opinion

• a severe scolding

• speak unfavorably about

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• make into a demon

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

• having or exerting a malignant influence

• speak unfavorably about

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

• express criticism towards

• To have strong disapproval of something; to reprove; to condemn.

• Of God: to abandon or reject, to deny eternal bliss.

• To refuse, set aside.

• spread negative information about

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone