vilification

/ˌvɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of saying or writing very harsh and insulting things about someone, especially to damage their reputation.
    • The politician faced constant vilification in the press during the campaign.
    • The author's book led to vilification from critics who disagreed with her views.
    • Online vilification can cause serious harm to a person's mental health.
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