vilifying

[/ˈvɪlɪfaɪɪŋ/]

verb (present participle)

difamando, vilipendiar, denegrir

1. Speaking or writing about someone in an abusively disparaging manner; defaming or slandering

The article was vilifying the politician's character without evidence.

O artigo estava difamando o caráter do político sem evidências.

2. Treating or regarding someone as worthless or contemptible

Stop vilifying people based on their appearance.

Pare de vilipendiar pessoas baseado na sua aparência.

NYC Slang

dissing, trashing, dragging someone

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

difamando, vilipendiar

Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

difamando, denegrindo

Slightly more formal usage; 'denegrindo' is preferred in some contexts

São Paulo

difamando, dando um jeito

Informal speech may use alternative expressions

vilifying someone's name

vilifying someone's reputation

dragging someone through the mud

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