NYT Dictionary
VILIFY
/ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/VerbVIL-i-fyvil-i-fy · 3 syllablesGrade 11
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022
Meaning
To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Late Latin vīlificāre (“vilify”). Equivalent to vile + -ify. Compare vilipend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
glorifypraise
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022.