diabolize

/daɪˈæbəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To make someone or something seem evil or devilish.
    • The politician tried to diabolize his opponent during the debate.
    • The movie's villain was diabolized through dark music and shadows.
    • Some news reports unfairly diabolize entire communities.
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