Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: vilification
IPA transcription: [v,ɪləfək'eɪʃən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: abuse, insult, revilement, contumely, vilification
    Meaning: 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"
  • Synonyms: smear, vilification, malignment
    Meaning: slanderous defamation
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