Vilify (verb)

Speak or write about (someone or something) in a strongly critical or abusive way.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin vilificare, from vilis "cheap, worthless" + -ficare (from facere "to make").

Examples:

1. The press had vilified him as a criminal.
2. She was vilified by her colleagues for her controversial views.
3. The politician was vilified for his stance on the issue.
4. The article vilified the company for its unethical practices.
5. The book vilifies the government for its handling of the crisis.