Demonising

/ˈdɛmənʌɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of demonise; the process of portraying someone or something as evil.

Etymology

From demonise with -ing suffix marking the progressive/gerund form. Shows action in progress.

Kelly Says

The practice of demonising opponents is ancient—from ancient Rome to modern politics—but social media has turbocharged it by amplifying the most inflammatory rhetoric and creating echo chambers where demonisation goes unchallenged.

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