villainization

English

Alternative forms

• villainisation

Etymology

From villain +‎ -ization.

Noun

villainization (countable and uncountable, plural villainizations)

1. The process of making somebody into a villain.
   • 2000, John E. McDonough, Experiencing Politics, page 137:

     The villainization of Dukakis was now complete: damned when he did, and damned when he didn't.

Related terms

• villainize