— diabolization , n.
/duy ab"euh luyz'/ , v.t., diabolized, diabolizing .
1. to make diabolical or devilish.
2. to represent as diabolical.
3. to subject to diabolical influences.
Also, esp. Brit., diabolise .
[ 1695-1705; diábol ( os ) DEVIL + -IZE ]