What is another word for Vilified?
Pronunciation: [vˈɪlɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Vilified is a word that means to speak or write about someone or something in a very critical and negative way. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of vilified, such as defamed, disparaged, denigrated, degraded, slandered or maligned. All of these words represent a form of negative expression towards someone or something. To defame someone is to harm their reputation through false or unjustified statements. Disparaging someone suggests insulting or belittling them, while denigrating them is to criticize or belittle them unfairly. Lastly, to slander or malign someone is to make false or defamatory statements about them with the intent of damaging their reputation.
