Definitions for vilipendˈvɪl əˌpɛnd
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vil•i•pendˈvɪl əˌpɛnd(v.t.)
to regard or treat as of little value or account.
to vilify; depreciate.
Origin of vilipend:
1425–75; late ME < LL vīlipendere= L vīli(s) cheap (see vile ) +pendere to consider
Wiktionary
vilipend(Verb)
To despise
vilipend(Verb)
To express a disparaging opinion of; to slander or vilify.
Origin: From vilipenden, from vilipender, from vilipendere, from vilis + pendere.
Webster Dictionary
Vilipend(verb)
to value lightly; to depreciate; to slight; to despise
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