diabolize

diabolize
diabolization, n.
/duy ab"euh luyz'/, v.t., diabolized, diabolizing.
1. to make diabolical or devilish.
2. to represent as diabolical.
3. to subject to diabolical influences.
Also, esp. Brit., diabolise.
[1695-1705; < Gk diábol(os) DEVIL + -IZE]

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