diabolize (redirected from diabolized)

di·ab·o·lize  (d-b-lz)

tr.v. di·ab·o·lized, di·ab·o·liz·ing, di·ab·o·liz·es

1. To cause to be devilish or diabolical.

2. To represent as diabolical.

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diabolize, diabolise [daɪˈæbəˌlaɪz]

vb (tr)

1. (Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions)

a.  to make (someone or something) diabolical

b.  to subject to the influence of devils

2. to portray as diabolical

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

diabolize - turn into a devil or make devilish; "Man devilized by war" devilise, devilize, diabolise alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"