Diabolization

/ˌdaɪəbɑːlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of making something or someone diabolic; rendering wicked or devilish.

Etymology

From diabolize + -ation (from Latin -atio), the American English spelling combining the verb with a noun-forming suffix that describes a process or result, similar to 'civilization' or 'civilization.'

Kelly Says

The -ization suffix comes from ancient Greek and Latin, and became especially popular in American English during the 19th century for creating formal, technical-sounding nouns.

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