baalize

/bɑːˈlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or declare something a Baal, or to attribute evil or wicked qualities to something or someone.

“The critics baalized the politician’s motives, implying that he was corrupt and power-hungry.”

2. noun

the act of making or declaring something a Baal, or the attribution of evil or wicked qualities to something or someone.

“The scandal was the result of a deliberate baalization of the company’s reputation.”

Synonyms

  • calumniate
  • defame
  • slander

Antonyms

  • exonerate
  • vindicate