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/vɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · vil.i.fi.ca.tion
noun
  1. Slanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination The politician's vilification of his opponent in the debate was widely criticized by the media.
Did you know? The term 'vilification' has been used in various contexts, including politics, literature, and law, to describe the act of damaging someone's reputation through false or malicious statements.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026