👉 Demonizing is a phrase or expression used to disparage, criticize, or degrade someone or something. It can be applied to individuals, groups, or entire societies, and it usually involves using derogatory language or statements that are intended to undermine someone's reputation, dignity, or worth. The term has its origins in the Middle Ages when people would use slurs or epithets against those who were considered inferior or unimportant. Today, demonizing can be used in a more positive sense as