vilipend
/'vilipend/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To regard or treat as of little worth or account; to hold in low esteem; to despise, scorn, or disparage. The word "vilipend" means to express a very low opinion of someone or something, often with contempt.
- To express a disparaging or belittling opinion of; to speak slightingly of. It involves the act of criticizing or demeaning through words.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- The arrogant critic would often vilipend the works of new artists, dismissing them as amateurish.
- It is unprofessional to vilipend a colleague's contributions in a public meeting.
- He made the mistake of vilipending the traditional customs, which offended many in the community.
Advanced Usage
- Formal/Literary Context: "Vilipend" is a formal, somewhat archaic verb, most often found in literary, academic, or very formal rhetorical contexts. It carries a stronger, more contemptuous tone than synonyms like "disparage" or "belittle."
- The senator's speech sought not just to disagree with the policy but to thoroughly vilipend its very principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Vilification (n): The act of vilifying; abusive, defamatory speech or writing.
- The campaign was marked by personal vilification rather than policy debate.
- Vilifier (n): A person who vilifies or vilipends.
- He was known as a relentless vilifier of his political opponents.
Synonyms
- Despise: To look down on with contempt or aversion.
- Disparage: To speak of or treat slightingly; to belittle.
- Denigrate: To criticize unfairly; to defame.
- Belittle: To represent or speak of as unimportant or of little value.
- Scorn: To treat with contempt or disdain.
Antonyms
- Esteem: To regard highly or favorably.
- Praise: To express warm approval or admiration of.
- Respect: To hold in high or special regard.
- Cherish: To hold or treat as dear; to feel love for.
- Applaud: To express approval, especially by clapping; to praise.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To hold in contempt: A common phrase with a similar meaning to "vilipend," indicating a profound lack of respect.
- The court held the witness in contempt for his behavior.
- To speak ill of: To say critical or disparaging things about someone.
- It is wrong to speak ill of others behind their backs.
Verb
- belittle
- The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts