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demonization

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de·mon·ize  (dm-nz)
tr.v. de·mon·ized, de·mon·iz·ing, de·mon·iz·es
1. To turn into or as if into a demon.
2. To possess by or as if by a demon.
3. To represent as evil or diabolic: wartime propaganda that demonizes the enemy.
demon·i·zation (-m-n-zshn) n.
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Noun1.demonization - to represent as diabolically evil; "the demonization of our enemies"
demonisation
condemnation, disapprobation - an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
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