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Vilification Definition & Meaning

vilification
noun
  1. slanderous defamation
  2. a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"

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Frequently asked questions

What does vilification mean?
slanderous defamation a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"
What part of speech is vilification?
Vilification is a noun.
How many definitions does vilification have?
Vilification has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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