v.诽谤;中伤
She was vilified by the press for her controversial views. 因她持有异议,新闻界对她横加挞伐。
The politicians in Washington can get more votes by holding televised hearings where they vilify the oil companies. 华盛顿的政客们却要举行电视听证会,在会上中伤石油公司,以获得更多的选票。