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Demonize vs Backstabber - What's the difference?

demonize | backstabber |

As a verb demonize

is (american spelling) to turn into a demon.

As a noun backstabber is

a traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.

demonize

English

Alternative forms

* daemonise (UK) * daemonize (chiefly UK) * (rare) * demonise (UK)

Verb

(demoniz)
  • (American spelling) To turn into a demon.
  • (American spelling) To describe or represent as evil or diabolic.

    • backstabber

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back is turned.