Demonise: meaning, definitions and examples
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demonise
[ ˈdiːmənaɪz ]
in social context
To portray or represent as evil or diabolical, especially in order to influence public opinion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They demonise their political opponents in order to gain support.
- The media often demonises certain groups based on stereotypes.
psychological context
To make someone seem evil or to make people believe that someone is evil.
Synonyms
dehumanize, delegitimize, vilify
Examples of usage
- The therapist helped her realize that she was demonising herself.
Translations
Translations of the word "demonise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 demonizar
🇮🇳 राक्षस बनाना
🇩🇪 dämonisieren
🇮🇩 mengutuk
🇺🇦 демонізувати
🇵🇱 demonizować
🇯🇵 悪魔化する
🇫🇷 diaboliser
🇪🇸 demonizar
🇹🇷 şeytanlaştırmak
🇰🇷 악마화하다
🇸🇦 شيطنة
🇨🇿 démonizovat
🇸🇰 démonizovať
🇨🇳 妖魔化
🇸🇮 demonizirati
🇮🇸 djöflast
🇰🇿 шайтандандыру
🇬🇪 დემონიზება
🇦🇿 şeytanlaşdırmaq
🇲🇽 demonizar
Word origin
The word 'demonise' originates from the Greek word 'daimon', which referred to a supernatural being of a lesser divine nature. Over time, the term evolved to imply portraying someone or something as evil or diabolical. The concept of demonising has been used throughout history in various contexts, including politics, psychology, and media.
See also: demoniac, demonic, demonify, demonize, demonstrate.