vilify

Meaning (English)

to speak or write about someone in an abusive way

Meaning (मराठी)

अपकीर्ती करणे, बदनामी करणे

Used in a sentence

Whistle-blowers are often vilified before they are vindicated.

खबरदार करणाऱ्यांची निर्दोषत्व सिद्ध होण्यापूर्वी अनेकदा बदनामी होते.

Synonyms

malign, defame, denigrate

Antonyms

praise, extol