DEMONIZE Synonyms

• spread negative information about

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

• make or become black

• burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

• 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

• deprive of human qualities

• make mechanical or routine

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

• express a negative opinion of

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

• print slanderous statements against

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

• having or exerting a malignant influence

• speak unfavorably 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

• 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

• 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

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

• mark with a stigma or stigmata

• make into a demon