The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
demonize — [dē′mənīz΄] vt. demonized, demonizing 1. a) to make into a demon b) to characterize or conceive of as evil, cruel, inhuman, etc. [to demonize a political opponent] 2. to bring under the influence of demons demonization n … English World dictionary
demonize — 1821, to make into a demon (literally or figuratively), from M.L. daemonizare, from L. daemon (see DEMON (Cf. demon)). Gk. daimonizesthai meant to be possessed by a demon. Related: Demonized; demonizing … Etymology dictionary
demonize — (Amer.) de·mon·ize || diËmÉ™naɪz v. make into a demon, transform into a devil; attribute devilish characteristics to someone (also demonise) … English contemporary dictionary
demonize — (also demonise) ► VERB ▪ portray as wicked and threatening. DERIVATIVES demonization noun … English terms dictionary
demonize — [[t]di͟ːmənaɪz[/t]] demonizes, demonizing, demonized VERB If people demonize someone, they convince themselves that that person is evil. [V n] Each side began to demonize the other. (in BRIT, also use demonise) … English dictionary
demonize — UK [ˈdiːmənaɪz] / US [ˈdɪməˌnaɪz] verb [transitive] Word forms demonize : present tense I/you/we/they demonize he/she/it demonizes present participle demonizing past tense demonized past participle demonized to describe someone or something as… … English dictionary
demonize — transitive verb see demon … New Collegiate Dictionary
demonize — demonization, n. /dee meuh nuyz /, v.t., demonized, demonizing. 1. to turn into a demon or make demonlike. 2. to subject to the influence of demons. Also, esp. Brit., demonise. [1815 25; < ML daemonizare, equiv. to LL daemon DEMON + izare IZE] *… … Universalium
demonize — verb a) To turn into a demon. b) To describe or represent as evil or diabolic … Wiktionary
demonize — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. blacken … English dictionary for students
