To characterize or portray a person as evil, or as a source of evil.
Demon like.
Demonize
No, they are antonyms.
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Because he was an insane genius that ordered the mass execution of jews, gays, gypsies ect.?
Peter Benchley. Later, after he learned more about sharks and gained a respect for them, he regretted writing the book which caused the public to demonize sharks.
"demonise" means to turn into, possess by or represent as a demon, evil or diabolic (literally or ideologically). Some examples: "They issued propaganda that demonised their enemy." "The entity was forced into demonising the poor soul." Note that "demonise" is British spelling, and "demonize" is American spelling.
The institution of the media often portrays class confrontationally. Some news outlets demonize the working class while defending the interests of the upper class.
Noun form of demonize- to make someone appear to be a demon. This is usually figurative, not literal. You would attribute behavior to someone that makes them look really bad.
In "Inherit the Wind," the playwrights depict Matthew Harrison Brady as a fanatic driven by ego and narrow-mindedness. While they do present him in a negative light, they also humanize him by showcasing his flaws and vulnerabilities. Overall, the portrayal can be seen as critical rather than demonizing, emphasizing the dangers of extremism and the importance of individual freedom.
No. This accusation was used to frame him. Of course one may consider that the accusation was done in good faith, as for instance some stone age politicians actually believe in creationism when they demonize opponents.
The only thing I have heard on this matter is that using the "s" is the British way of spelling. But since when do Americans start changing their school spellings for the British? We all grew up learning to spell "recognize", "customize", "categorize", "demonize", and so on with a "z". Since Obama has destroyed the constitution, does this mean that we never defeated the British and took control of this nation?