verteufeln
Translation
to demonize, to vilify
Examples
Man sollte neue Technologien nicht sofort verteufeln.
One should not immediately demonize new technologies.
Er wurde von der Presse völlig verteufelt.
He was completely demonized by the press.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to demonize sb./sth. They demonize his ideas for no reason.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dämonisieren, verdammen; Antonyms: loben, preisen
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' (to make into) + 'Teufel' (devil). Literally 'to make into a devil'.
Memory Tips
Imagine turning someone or something into a 'Teufel' (devil) in people's eyes.