vilipend in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
VILIPEND (verb): to regard or treat with contempt or to belittle.
Crossword clues for vilipend
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "vilipend".
- To regard someone as worthless.
- To speak of with disdain or scorn.
- To belittle someone's achievements or worth.
- To treat with disrespect or contempt.
- To express contempt for something or someone.
Vilipend sentence examples
- The critic did not hesitate to vilipend the film, calling it a tedious rehash of clichés.
- In a fit of anger, she began to vilipend her former colleague's work, undermining his achievements.
- His tendency to vilipend others often left him isolated in social settings.
- Despite the public's tendency to vilipend politicians, she believed in the importance of constructive dialogue.
- The article aimed to vilipend the injustices faced by marginalized communities, sparking a national conversation.