† vilipendencyn.
Obsolete. rare.
The expression of disparagement or contempt.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > disrepute > damage to reputation > disparagement or depreciation > [noun]
detraction1340
misspeaking?a1425
lightlying1451
obtrectationa1500
derogation1520
disparaging1528
vilipending1566
detractation1570
detracting1572
disprize1575
downcrying1575
lessening1579
diminution1586
disparagement1591
disvalue1605
undervalue1615
disvaluation1617
decrying1633
undervaluation1635
disvaluinga1639
vilipendency1653
undervaluing1656
decry1686
depreciating1705
decrial1711
depreciation1790
subtraction1812
belittling1837
to give one a back-cap1883
marginalizing1977
trash talk1981
negging1996
1653 E. Waterhouse Humble Apol. Learning 149 The mighty Goliahs of Rome, who by this way of vilipendency, hope to give our Clergies flesh to be food for the birds of the Air.
a1670 J. Hacket Scrinia Reserata (1693) i. 77 Some Lords,..not content with that vilipendency,..would have this contempt against the prelates inserted in their Journal Book.
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