Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked...

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?

Answer Details

"Vilified" means to speak or write about someone in an abusive manner. The option nearest in meaning to "vilified" is "condemned," which means to express complete disapproval of something or someone. Therefore, the correct answer is "condemned."