vilipend

vil·i·pend

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vil-uh-pend]
- /ˈvɪl əˌpɛnd/
- /ˈvɪ.lɪ.pend/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vil-uh-pend]
- /ˈvɪl əˌpɛnd/

Definitions of vilipend word

verb with object vilipend to regard or treat as of little value or account. 1
verb with object vilipend to vilify; depreciate. 1
verb vilipend to treat or regard with contempt 0
verb vilipend to speak slanderously or slightingly of 0
verb transitive vilipend to treat or regard contemptuously or slightingly; belittle 0
verb transitive vilipend to vilify; revile 0

See all 6 definitions of vilipend

Information block about the term

Origin of vilipend

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Late Latin vīlipendere, equivalent to Latin vīli(s) cheap (see vile) + pendere to consider (see pensive)

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Vilipend

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Vilipend

vilipend popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vilipend usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for vilipend

noun vilipend

abuser — to use wrongly or improperly; misuse: to abuse one's authority.

verb vilipend

be-little — to regard or portray as less impressive or important than appearances indicate; depreciate; disparage.
blistered — a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury.
cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
cut rate — a price, fare, or rate below the standard charge.
detract — If one thing detracts from another, it makes it seem less good or impressive.

All 15 Synonyms of vilipend