What is another word for demonization?

Pronunciation: [dˌiːməna͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Demonization is the act of portraying someone or something as evil, dangerous or as a threat to society. It is often used in political and social contexts to discredit opponents or ideas that one disagrees with. Instead of demonizing, one can also use other words with similar meanings, such as vilify, stigmatize, defame, malign, or slander. These words suggest that an individual or group is being unfairly criticized or targeted by others. Alternatively, one could use words like criticize, attack or condemn to express disapproval without resorting to demonization tactics. The choice of words we use can have a significant impact on how we perceive others and can shape public opinion.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
      demonising.

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Famous quotes with Demonization

  • Today, there are still political and social networks that seek to undermine full equality for all Americans. Their messages are spread using the standard tools: prejudice, fear, disdain, misinformation, trivialization, patronizing stereotypes, demonization and even scare-mongering conspiracy theories. While many of the groups within these networks describe themselves as mainstream — and many disagree with one another — they all have helped spread bigoted ideas into American life.
    Chip Berlet
  • You could try and breed territoriality out of the bone, but like a bad fairy it popped up again and again in all sorts of guises and from all kinds of DNA. As long as there was plenty, then everyone was happy to pay culture its due, but as soon as there was trouble—bang, out came the demonization memes and, lo and behold, they were back to the Dark Ages faster than you could say “mattock.”
    Justina Robson

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