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vilipend in French

vilipend in French is mépriser, vilipender, dénigrer — vilipend means to treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.

vilipend in French

mépriser
verb
(transitive, dated, formal) To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.
vilipender
verb
(transitive, dated, formal) To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.
dénigrer
verb
(transitive, dated, formal) To express a disparaging opinion of; to slander or vilify.

What does "vilipend" mean?

  1. verb To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.
  2. verb To express a disparaging opinion of; to slander or vilify.
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What is "vilipend" in French?

"vilipend" in French is mépriser, vilipender, dénigrer. vilipend means: To treat (something) as inconsequential or worthless; to despise, to look down on.

Are there other ways to say "vilipend" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "vilipend": mépriser, vilipender, dénigrer.

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