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Vilipendency

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(archaic, formal) disesteem; slight; disparagement or hate.

Example Sentences

The mighty Goliaths of Rome, by this way of vilipendency hope to give our clergy's flesh to be food for the fowls of the air.

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What does vilipendency mean?

Vilipendency means (archaic, formal) disesteem; slight; disparagement or hate.

What is a synonym for vilipendency?

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What is the opposite of vilipendency?

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How do you use vilipendency in a sentence?

The mighty Goliaths of Rome, by this way of vilipendency hope to give our clergy's flesh to be food for the fowls of the air.

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