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VILIPEND Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word vilipend. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word vilipend. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VILIPEND

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deprecate
verbv
verb

• express strong disapproval of; deplore

• belittle

depreciate
verbv
verb

• belittle

• lower the value of something

• lose in value

abuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

degrade
verbv
verb

• reduce the level of land, as by erosion

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

denigrate
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

deride
verbv
verb

• treat or speak of with contempt

disdain
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

disparage
verbv
verb

• express a negative opinion of

insult
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

mock
verbv
noun

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

adjective satellite

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

verb

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

revile
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

ridicule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

scorn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• open disrespect for a person or thing

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

slight
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

noun

• a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

adjective satellite

• lacking substance or significance

• being of delicate or slender build

verb

• pay no attention to, disrespect

taunt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

underestimate
verbv
noun

• an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value

verb

• assign too low a value to

• make a deliberately low estimate

• make too low an estimate of

Best Hypernyms For VILIPEND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vilipend, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
belittle disparage degrade demean denigrate deprecate depreciate insult minimize scorn
Phrases (1)
pick at

Alternatives for DEPRECATE

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