vilipend
The word “vilipend” has 3 syllables: vil-i-pend
It's pronounced as /ˈvɪlɪˌpɛnd/
What is synonym and antonym for vilipend?
In the thesaurus, “vilipend” has 100 synonyms and 47 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for vilipend along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for vilipend
- abuse
- asperse
- backbite
- bad-mouth
- belittle
- blink at
- blister
- brush aside
- brush away
- brush off
- censure
- cheapen
- cold-shoulder
- condemn
- contemn
- criticize
- cry down
- decrease
- decry
- defame
- denigrate
- denounce
- deprecate
- depreciate
- derogate
- despise
- devaluate
- diminish
- dis
- discommend
- discount
- discredit
- disdain
- disesteem
- disgrace
- dislike
- dismiss
- disobey
- disparage
- diss
- draw away
- dump on
- fail
- forget
- have no use for
- kiss off
- knock
- laugh at
- laugh off
- leave out of account
- let go
- let off easy
- let pass
- live with
- look the other way
- lower
- malign
- minimize
- misprize
- miss
- neglect
- omit
- overlook
- overpass
- pass over
- pay no attention to
- pay no heed to
- pay no mind
- play down
- pooh-pooh
- poor-mouth
- put down
- reduce
- reprehend
- reprobate
- rip
- run down
- scold
- scorn
- shut eyes to
- slander
- slight
- slur
- snub
- subtract from
- take no notice of
- talk down
- traduce
- trash
- trash-talk
- tune out
- turn a blind eye
- turn a deaf ear
- underestimate
- underrate
- undervalue
- vilify
- wink at
- withdraw
- write off
Antonyms for vilipend
- acclaim
- add to
- admire
- applaud
- approve
- attend
- commend
- compliment
- countenance
- develop
- endorse
- enlarge
- esteem
- eulogize
- exaggerate
- exalt
- expand
- extend
- extol
- extoll
- favor
- flatter
- glorify
- grow
- increase
- indorse
- laud
- like
- love
- magnify
- note
- optimize
- overestimate
- overrate
- overstate
- overvalue
- pay attention
- praise
- raise
- recommend
- regard
- remember
- respect
- sanction
- succeed
- upgrade
- value
Example Sentences
- It is wrong to vilipend someone without understanding their side of the story.
- The critic vilipended the artist’s work in a harsh review.
- She was quick to vilipend anyone who disagreed with her opinion.
- The public began to vilipend the company after the scandal broke.
- It's important not to vilipend people based on rumors or assumptions.
On this page you'll find 147 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vilipend, such as: abuse, acclaim, add to, admire, applaud, approve, asperse.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
bad-mouth
- abuse
- asperse
- belittle
- censure
- condemn
- criticize
- cry down
- cut down to size
- decry
- defame
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- derogate
- diminish
- dis
- discommend
- discount
- discredit
- disgrace
- dislike
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- malign
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- vilify
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- write off
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- dis
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- wrap-up
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laugh off
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- allow for
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- commute
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- have no use for
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- ignore
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- lament
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- let bygones be bygones
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- tune out
- turn a blind eye
- turn a deaf ear
- turn other cheek
- underestimate
- underrate
- undervalue
- vilipend
- wink at
- wipe the slate clean