vilification

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vilification  /ˌvɪ lə fə ˈkeɪ ʃən/ ? Meaning of "vilification"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) slanderous defamation
  2. (n) a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

Synonym(s)

contumely, insult, revilement, malignment, smear

Usage(s):

  1. Public vilification of the Dalai Lama will not help defuse the situation.
  2. Mark Lennihan AP The vilification of credit-card companies not entirely undeserved has reached fever pitch.
  3. The actual guest of honor was a Christian missionary accused under Australia's anti--religious vilification laws of making anti-Muslim statements.

Quotes

  1. "Public vilification of the Dalai Lama will not help defuse the situation," Negroponte told a US Senate hearing.
    on Apr 24, 2008 By: John Negroponte Source: Reuters

  2. "There needs to be clear recognition that racial vilification is not tolerated in rugby league," Gallop said in a statement. "This is not something that happens on a regular basis and is not something that can be dismissed under the guise of...
    on May 25, 2009 By: David Gallop Source: Fox Sports

  3. Harbhajan replied: "No listen, he started it" to which Hayden responded: "Doesn't matter mate, it's racial vilification mate. It'sa shit word and you know it."
    on Jan 29, 2008 By: Harbhajan Singh Source: Daily Times

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