vilification Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun slanderous defamation
    smear; malignment.
  2. noun a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
    revilement; abuse; contumely; insult.
    • when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse
    • they yelled insults at the visiting team

WordNet


Vil`i*fi*ca"tion noun
Definitions
  1. The act of vilifying or defaming; abuse. South.

Webster 1913