Definition of demonize Demonize

/diˈmʌnajˌz/ - [deemunayz] - de•mon•ize

We found 6 definitions of demonize from 4 different sources.

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demonise - /dˈiːmənˌa‍ɪz/

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demonize - /diˈmʌnajˌz/

What does demonize mean?

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Verb demonizes, demonizing, demonized
demonize - make into a demon; "Power had demonized him"
		demonise
		modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

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Wiktionary

demonize (Verb)
To turn into a demon.
demonize (Verb)
To describe or represent as evil or diabolic.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

demonize (v. t.)
To convert into a demon; to infuse the principles or fury of a demon into.
demonize (v. t.)
To control or possess by a demon.

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demonize, verb, present, 1st person singular of demonize (infinitive).
demonize, verb (infinitive).

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