vilipending

verb

present participle of vilipend
as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of one of those elitists who regularly vilipends popular culture

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vilipending
  1. dismissing
  2. minimizing
  3. diminishing
  4. running down
  5. writing off
  6. talking down
  7. playing down
  8. criticizing
Verb
  • Now with Jane Doe recanting her claims, Carter’s attorneys have filed a notice to the judge, dismissing all claims against her — though their case against her former attorney, Buzbee, still stands.
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In previous orders, Kiir has alarmed observers by dismissing important officials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismissing
Verb
  • There is now little doubt that minimizing the damage from climate will require phasing down fossil fuels and reducing livestock herds.
    — Stephanie Walton, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This unique combination maintains all-to-all connectivity while minimizing the typical pitfalls of atom movement, including error accumulation, atom loss, and runtime delays.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimizing
Verb
  • This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Choose opportunities that expand your options without diminishing your excellence.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • The worst came during the early hours of July 28, when heavy rains fell on already soggy ground, running down steep hills into narrow river valleys — a perfect recipe for fast, devastating flooding.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The buttons running down the front placket of the sweater were unbuttoned toward the top but closed at the bust line.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of running down
Verb
  • No one is writing off the Eagles, but some concerns shouldn’t be ignored.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But as his brace against Uzbekistan showed, writing off Ronaldo remains a dangerous mistake.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of writing off
Verb
  • Police chief Fuller is correct — talking down a place can be self-fulfilling.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Leadership training disputes The lawsuit alleges Petersen began subjecting Kennon to discriminatory treatment around January 2024, including talking down to her, ignoring her and questioning her judgment.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of talking down
Verb
  • Mudryk, a right-footed forward best known for playing down the left, is among Leeds’ preferred options and talks are ongoing with Chelsea, despite an initial knock-back.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In response to the concerns, companies including Amazon and Microsoft have been playing down the issue, saying the data center water use can be done responsibly, or sourced from wastewater.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of playing down
Verb
  • On Friday, the pope strongly reiterated the Church's pro-life teachings, criticizing initiatives to allow assisted dying for those who have incurable illnesses.
    — Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The exchange sparked a range of reactions in the comments, with some viewers criticizing Langley’s response.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of criticizing
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“Vilipending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vilipending. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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