demonizations
Casting as evil
Demonizations are acts of portraying someone or something as evil, wicked, or threatening.
The word implies exaggeration or unfairness—turning opponents into monsters rather than engaging their actual positions: The campaign relied on demonizations of immigrants.
Political rhetoric frequently involves demonizations of the other side.
Abusive condemnation of someone
- smearSpread or defame
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- distortionTwisting from original state
fearmongering · scapegoating · othering · dehumanization · incitement · hate speech · character assassination · mudslinging
vilification
Abusive condemnation of someone
- smearSpread or defame
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
distortion · fearmongering · scapegoating · othering · dehumanization · incitement · hate speech · character assassination · mudslinging · slander
scapegoat
Unfairly blamed person
target · enemy · villain · monster · boogeyman · whipping boy · fall guy · black sheep · patsy · blame
demonizationsglorifications
Acts of praising extravagantly
sanctifications · canonizations · idealizations · exaltations · celebrations
demonizationsdefenses
Means of protection
vindications · apologies · endorsements · championing · rehabilitations