enemy image

noun

A negative perception, usually of a person or group of people, used either consciously or unconsciously to justify or promote discrimination, punishment, or violence.

Meanings

nounenemy image (plural enemy images)

plural enemy images

  1. A negative perception, usually of a person or group of people, used either consciously or unconsciously to justify or promote discrimination, punishment, or violence.

Translations

Danish fjendebillede
  • fjendebilledenegative perception used to justify animosity
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APA

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Chicago

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