vilipend

verb

ˈvi-lə-ˌpend How to pronounce vilipend (audio)
Definition of vilipendnext
as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of one of those elitists who regularly vilipends popular culture

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  1. dismiss
  2. minimize
  3. diminish
  4. run down
  5. write off
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  • Shostak dismisses the idea that people would panic, given that most Americans believe that aliens exist.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The family of another employee, Johnny Peterson, filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the company and its owner, Gerald O’Connor, who said the workers were dismissed with enough time to escape.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismiss
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  • In the future, treatments will be customized to an individual’s DNA, maximizing medication efficacy and minimizing side effects.
    Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Local dining supports area farmers and minimizes the distance your food travels.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimize
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  • The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.
    Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminish
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  • Our Harrison Campbell ran down five TSSAA football playoff games across the state that might feature upsets this week.
    Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Below, the executive runs down some of the career highlights from his time at the studio.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of run down
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  • The car was completely written off but God saved him.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • He’s written off so many losses to off nights or hot shooting performances by opponents.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of write off
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“Vilipend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vilipend. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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