Villainize

Some activists villainize the fashion industry for its environmental impact.

He was worried that his parents would villainize his new boyfriend because of his tattoos.

He felt like his ex-girlfriend was trying to villainize him to their mutual friends.

Some people villainize immigrants without understanding their struggles.

The movie depicted the antagonist as a ruthless and cunning character, aiming to villainize them in the eyes of the audience.

The movie script was revised to villainize the secondary character and create conflict.