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vilifier|ˈvɪlɪfaɪə(r)|
[f. next.]
One who vilifies; a defamer or abuser.
1611Florio, Vilificatore, a vilifier, a debaser. 1691Wood Ath. Oxon. I. 103 He [T. Robertson] was a great Oppugner and Vilifier of the Questionists in the University. 1707Hearne Collect. 6 June (O.H.S) II. 18 A Vilifier of the Common-Prayer. a1718Penn Tracts Wks. 1726 I. 713 Those that are Disturbers and Vilifiers of them that believe in Him. 1876Bancroft Hist. U.S. IV. li. 288 Meantime, the modern Prometheus..stood conspicuously erect, confronting his vilifier and the privy council. 1885Manch. Exam. 28 Mar. 5/4 The apology extracted from his vilifier is the smallest retribution which can be exacted. |