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Demonize

De′mon-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Demonized
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Demonizing
.]
[Cf. LL.
daemonizare
to be possessed by a demon, Gr. [GREEK].]
1.
To convert into a demon; to infuse the principles or fury of a demon into.
2.
To control or possess by a demon.

Definition 2024

demonize

demonize

English

Alternative forms

Verb

demonize ‎(third-person singular simple present demonizes, present participle demonizing, simple past and past participle demonized)

  1. (American) To turn into a demon.
  2. (American) To describe or represent as evil or diabolic.

Synonyms

  • (represent as evil or diabolic): vilify

Translations

Etymology

From Medieval Latin daemonizo, from daemon + -izo. Compare Ancient Greek δαιμονίζομαι ‎(daimonízomai, “to be possessed by a demon”), from δαίμων ‎(daímōn, “demon”)

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdiːmənaɪz/

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