Definitions for vilipend

vilipend vil·i·pend

Spelling: [vil-uh-pend]
IPA: /ˈvɪl əˌpɛnd/

Vilipend is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 167 anagrams from letters in vilipend (deiilnpv).

Definitions for vilipend

verb (used with object)

  1. to regard or treat as of little value or account.
  2. to vilify; depreciate.

Origin of vilipend

1425-75; late Middle English Late Latin vīlipendere, equivalent to Latin vīli(s) cheap (see vile) + pendere to consider (see pensive)

Examples for vilipend

"You are not to vilipend my counsel," said he one day to a foreign envoy.

Word Value for vilipend
Scrable

14

Words with friends

18

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