die Dämonisierung
Translation
demonization, vilification
Examples
Die Dämonisierung des Gegners ist gefährlich.
The demonization of the opponent is dangerous.
Man warf ihm die Dämonisierung der Opposition vor.
He was accused of demonizing the opposition.
Grammar Patterns
the demonization ((of sb./sth.)) the demonization of someone/something The demonization 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`).