What is another word for villainizing?
Pronunciation: [vˈɪlənˌa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA) 
When someone is villainizing another person, it means they are portraying them as a villain or treating them as such. Some synonyms for villainizing include demonizing, vilifying, scapegoating, maligning, slandering, and defaming. These words all have negative connotations and suggest an unfair or unjust depiction of someone as a villain. Villainizing someone is usually done to discredit or undermine them, either for personal gain or as a way of shifting blame or responsibility. It is important to be aware of the potential harm that villainizing can cause and to strive for fair and accurate portrayals of those around us.
