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VILIFIED Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word vilified. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word vilified. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VILIFIED

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abused
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

adjective satellite

• used improperly or excessively especially drugs

abased
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

aspersed
verb, nounv, n
verb

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

berated
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

calumniated
verbv
verb

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

condemned
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of

• declare or judge unfit for use or habitation

• compel or force into a particular state or activity

• demonstrate the guilt of (someone)

• pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

• appropriate (property) for public use

defamed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

denigrated
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

deprecated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express strong disapproval of; deplore

• belittle

derogated
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

disparaged
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express a negative opinion of

maligned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

reviled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

slandered
verbv
noun

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

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

verb

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

smeared
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope

• a blemish made by dirt

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

• make a smudge on; soil by smudging

• cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

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

stigmatized
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• mark with a stigma or stigmata

traduced
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

revile
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

abuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

assail
verbv
verb

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

Best Hypernyms For VILIFIED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vilified, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
abuse blackguard clapperclaw shout

Alternatives for ABUSED

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