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vilify

The correct spelling is vilify.

How to pronounce vilify

/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/
verb

IPA: /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/

Say it like: Vil-ifee

The correct spelling is vilify. To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.

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Definition

verb

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

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