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vilified Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: V IH1 L AH0 F AY0 D

What Does Vilified Mean?

As a verb, vilified means simple past and past participle of vilify.

Word Facts for Vilified

Part of speechverb
Synonymsabuse, assail and criticize
Antonymsglorify and praise

Vilified Definition (Verb)

  1. simple past and past participle of vilify

Verb

  1. To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
  2. To belittle through speech; to put down.

Synonyms of Vilified

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Antonyms of Vilified

Vilified in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

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Common Questions About Vilified

What part of speech is vilified?

Vilified is a verb.

What is another word for vilified?

You can replace vilified with words such as abuse, assail and criticize. See the full list of vilified synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of vilified?

Words opposite in meaning to vilified are glorify and praise.

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