die Dämonisierung
Translation
demonisation, vilification
Examples
Die Dämonisierung des Gegners ist gefährlich.
The demonisation of the opponent is dangerous.
Man warf ihm die Dämonisierung der Opposition vor.
He was accused of demonising the opposition.
Grammar Patterns
the demonisation ((of sb./sth.)) the demonisation of someone/something The demonisation of the political opponent is a common tool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vilification, diabolization; Antonyms: idealization, glorification.
Etymology
From German `Dämon` (demon) + `-isierung` (a suffix indicating a process, like '-ization').
Memory Tips
Think of the process of 'making someone into a demon'. The `-ung` suffix in German nouns is always feminine (`die`).