demonization

Definition of Demonization in English :

1. demonisation, demonization

to represent as diabolically evil

Example Sentences:
'the demonization of our enemies'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Demonization

noun

1. theology

the act of turning someone into a demon

2.

the representation of someone or something as demonic

the demonization of people on benefits

from legitimate criticism to deliberate demonisation

the criminalisation and demonisation of shanty towns and their occupants

tr.v. de·mon·ized, de·mon·iz·ing, de·mon·iz·es

1. To turn into or as if into a demon.

2. To possess by or as if by a demon.

3. To represent as evil or diabolic: wartime propaganda that demonizes the enemy.