transitive. To render diabolical in nature, character, or appearance; to corrupt, make evil; to transform (a person or thing) into a devil. Now rare.

transitive. To transform into a devil; to make devilish in nature or character. Also: to accuse (a person) of great evil; to portray as devilish or…

transitive. To portray as diabolical; to represent as a devil; to denounce as evil or wicked. Cf. demonize, v.

transitive. To render demonic in character; to turn (a person) into a demon; to make evil; to corrupt. Now rare.

transitive. To represent as extremely wicked, cruel, or diabolical; to demonize.

To bring into the condition of a devil.