( BrE also de·mon·ise ) / ˈdiːmənaɪz; NAmE / verb
[ vn ] to describe sb/sth in a way that is intended to make other people think of them or it as evil or dangerous :
He was demonized by the right-wing press.
► de·mon·iza·tion , de·mon·isa·tion / ˌdiːmənaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ U ]