The difference between Criticize and Vilify
When used as verbs, criticize means to find fault (with something), whereas vilify means to say defamatory things about someone or something.
check bellow for the other definitions of Criticize and Vilify
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Criticize as a verb:
To find fault (with something).
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Criticize as a verb:
To evaluate (something), assessing its merits and faults.
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Vilify as a verb (transitive):
To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
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Vilify as a verb (transitive):
To belittle through speech; to put down.