Definition

To speak negatively about someone or something; to belittle or show disrespect.

Example

He tends to vilipend those who disagree with him.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I don't understand why some people vilipend others just because they are different.

Yeah, it's really unfair to judge someone without knowing their story.

Exactly! We should celebrate our differences instead of putting each other down.

Totally agree! Life is too short to vilipend anyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vilipend → It is formed from "vilis" (meaning cheap or worthless) and "pendere" (meaning to weigh). The word "vilipend" means to regard or treat something as worthless or of little value, as if weighing it down with disdain.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'weighed down' ('pendere') as 'cheap' ('vilis') — this helps you remember that vilipend means to treat something as worthless.

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