"monsterization" meaning in All languages combined

See monsterization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: monsterizations [plural]
Etymology: From monster + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|monster|ization}} monster + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun}} monsterization (plural monsterizations)
  1. The transformation of something or someone into a monster, either literally or figuratively. Synonyms: demonization, vilification Related terms: monsterise, monsterize

Inflected forms

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