Demonise (Verb)
Meaning
Make into a demon; "Power had demonized him".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Her fear of failure began to demonise her, making her doubt her own abilities.
- The country's media had demonized the neighbouring nation for years, creating an atmosphere of hostility.
- His opponents tried to demonise him during the election, focusing on his controversial past decisions.
- The press had demonized the new policy, forecasting widespread shortages and economic crisis.
- Rumours and lies had demonised her, painting a false picture that the community had begun to believe.