villainize

verb

Etymology

From villain + -ize.

  1. derived from vīlla
  2. derived from vīllānus
  3. derived from vilein
  4. inherited from vilein
  5. suffixed as villainize — “villain + ize

Definitions

  1. To represent as a villain.

    • Managers and leaders villainize those who interfere with their needs and desires — those who do not support the organization. Workers and outsiders villainize managers and leaders for not sharing benefits and rewards created by business.

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