VILIFY


Meaning of VILIFY in English

transitive verb (-fied; -fying) Etymology: Middle English vilifien, from Late Latin vilificare, from Latin vilis cheap, vile Date: 15th century to lower in estimation or importance, to utter slanderous and abusive statements against ; defame , see: malign vilifier noun

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