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vilify Antonyms

Opposite of vilify

Pinning down the opposite of vilify requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To speak or write about someone or something in an abusively disparaging, defamatory, or slanderous manner.

Usage Example

"The candidate was unfairly vilified by rival commentators throughout the election campaign."

Strongest
praise
extol
laud
Strong
commend
eulogize
glorify
acclaim
compliment

Similar words to vilify

Words similar to vilify shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

malign
defame
denigrate
disparage
slander
calumniate
traduce
revile
See all synonyms of vilify

• Nearby Words

vile
vilely
vileness
vilify
villa
village
villager

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Vilify. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/vilify
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