Vilify is a synonym of criticize.
As verbs the difference between criticize and vilify
is that criticize is to find fault (with something while vilify is to say defamatory things about someone or something.
criticize
English
Alternative forms
* criticise (UK )
Verb
(criticiz) (transitive'' or ''intransitive )
to find fault (with something)
to evaluate (something), and judge its merits and faults
Hyponyms
* find fault
* shoot down
* trash out
* fustigate
* drub
* excoriate
* run down
Related terms
* critic
* critical
* criticism
* critique
* criticizable
See also
* scold
* complain
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vilify
English
Verb
(en-verb)
To say defamatory things about someone or something.
To belittle through speech; to put down.
Synonyms
* (say defamatory things about) assail, criticize, decry, denounce, libel, slander
* berate
* See also
Related terms
* vilification
* vilifier
