- the act or fact of regarding, treating, or speaking of a person or thing as entirely bad:These bitter people carry on a systematic, unremitting demonization of the government, blaming it for whatever ails the economy.
- the act or fact of subjecting a person or thing to the influence of evil spirits; possession or oppression by a demon: The effects of curses and occult rituals often involve demonization, and need to be revealed by the Holy Spirit.
