vilified

Definitions

To speak or write about someone in an abusively disparaging manner.

To lower in estimation or importance; to defame or slander.

Examples

The politician was unfairly vilified by the media for his controversial stance on the new tax policy.

Despite his efforts to improve the community, he was vilified by those who misunderstood his intentions.

Synonyms

denigrated defamed slandered reviled disparaged maligned calumniated

Antonyms

praised lauded exalted acclaimed venerated extolled lionized