Definitions for demonize
de·mo·nize

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1. demonize, demoniseverb

   make into a demon

   "Power had demonized him"

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1. demonizeverb

   To turn into a demon.

2. demonizeverb

   To describe or represent as evil or diabolic.

3. Etymology: From daemonizare, from daemon + -izare. Compare Ancient Greek, from

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1. demonize

   Demonize refers to the act of portraying someone or something as evil, harmful, or threatening, often excessively or inaccurately. It involves spreading negative and damaging information intended to incite fear, hatred, or mistrust towards the subject.

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1. Demonizeverb

   to convert into a demon; to infuse the principles or fury of a demon into

2. Demonizeverb

   to control or possess by a demon

3. Etymology: [Cf. LL. daemonizare to be possessed by a demon, Gr. .]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of demonize in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of demonize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of demonize in a Sentence

1. Mandeep Tiwana:

   Because of the nature of their work in exposing governance failures and grave rights violations several governments have created a bogey to demonize and stigmatize, in public eyes, NGOs and activists uncovering abuse, questioning the messenger's credentials is a common tactic that helps deviate the argument from the real issues and muddies the public discourse.

2. Jeb Bush:

   There's no reason to personalize everything, demonize people. but I think her approach -- the top-down, progressive approach where it's all decided from up above and just basically get in line and do what we're told -- is not the one that has created the greatness of the most extraordinary country on the face of the earth.

3. Michael Cohen:

   I don't agree with those who demonize or vilify the FBI. I respect the FBI as an institution, as well as their agents, when they searched my hotel room and my home, it was obviously upsetting to me and my family. Nonetheless, the agents were respectful, courteous and professional. I thanked them for their service and as they left, we shook hands.

4. Rob Bonta:

   It's unfortunate that some politicians would rather demonize trans youth than focus on solving real issues like tackling gun violence, beating back this pandemic, and rebuilding our economy.

5. Kirsten Gillibrand:

   He's linking the issue of basic, common-sense gun reform, that we should be going back into the Senate today to vote on, with this issue of immigration because again he continues to try to demonize people seeking asylum, people needing our help.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=demonize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Demonize
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonize