vilipend

UK
/ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/
US
/ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/

Translations

vilipendverb
vilipended
Past Simple
vilipended
Past Participle
vilipending
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/
US
/ˈvɪlɪpɛnd/
He tends to vilipend those who disagree with him.
Он склонен презирать тех, кто с ним не согласен.

Definitions

vilipendverb
To regard or treat as of little value or account.
The critics vilipend the artist's work, dismissing it as unoriginal and uninspired.
To speak slightingly or disparagingly of; to belittle.
He tends to vilipend his colleagues' contributions, undermining their efforts in meetings.