Vilified Meaning in English
word · lemma: vilify
Definition
To have been spoken or written about in a very negative or unfair way, making someone seem evil or bad.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or academic; commonly found in news, legal, or literary contexts. Usually used in the passive ('was vilified'). Stronger and more negative than 'criticized'—suggests unfair or harsh treatment.
Spanish: vilipendiado - difamadoPortuguese (BR): vilipendiado - difamadoPortuguese (PT): vilipendiado - difamadoChinese (Simplified): 诋毁 - 中伤Chinese (Traditional): 詆毀 - 中傷Hindi: बदनाम किया गया - निंदा किया गयाArabic: شُوِّهت سمعته - تم التشهير بهBengali: কলঙ্কিত - নিন্দিত - অপমানিতRussian: очернён - оболган - пороченJapanese: 中傷された - 悪者にされたVietnamese: bị bôi nhọ - bị vu khống - bị nói xấuKorean: 비난받다 - 악평을 듣다Turkish: kötülenmiş - karalanmış - iftiraya uğramışUrdu: بدنام کیا گیا - بدزبان کیا گیاIndonesian: difitnah - dicemarkan - dijelekkan
Example Sentences
The politician was vilified in the press.
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They felt vilified for their beliefs.
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The company was vilified online after the scandal.
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She felt unfairly vilified just for making a mistake at work.
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Many celebrities are vilified on social media for things they never actually did.
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After the documentary aired, he was instantly vilified by the public.
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