vilify

/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/

verb

Meaning

To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
To belittle through speech; to put down.

Synonyms

abuse,

assail,

criticize,

decry,

demonize,

denigrate,

denounce,

libel,

revile,

run down,

slander,

berate