Synonym of VILIFY

Answer: Option C

Desert : abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
Deprive : prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.
Defame : damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.
Deceive : deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.
Vilify ; speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.

Synonym of Vilify is Defame