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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  • The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The manslaughter charged, which carried a maximum 15-year sentence, was dismissed.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismiss
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  • By emphasizing the organization’s commitment to mutual respect and shared goals, HR leaders can minimize disruptions while maximizing team effectiveness. 4.
    Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Through the park search, the NYPD has taken steps to minimize disruption to visitors, leading to an odd juxtaposition of joggers, tourists and an active crime scene.
    Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimize
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  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Helping to model that behavior and normalizing outreach for support is a great way to diminish the stigma.
    Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminish
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  • The teaser ends on a cryptic note, showing an unknown bloodied woman (played by series newcomer Hilary Swank), running down the side of the road from an unseen threat.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 9 Dec. 2024
  • With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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