NYT Dictionary

DEMONIZE

/ˈdiːmənaɪz/
VerbDE-mon-izede-mon-ize · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

To turn into a demon.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Medieval Latin daemonizō, from daemon + -izō. Compare Ancient Greek δαιμονίζομαι (daimonízomai, “to be possessed by a demon”), from δαίμων (daímōn, “demon”). By surface analysis, demon + -ize.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

demonifydiabolizemonstermonsterizevilifyvillainizeassassinateaspersebackbitebadmouth

Antonyms

angelifyangelize

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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