Definitions

1. verb

to regard or treat with contempt or disdain

“The politician’s opponents learned to vilipend her policies, labeling them as reckless and irresponsible.”

2. verb

to speak or express contempt or scorn

“The journalist was accused of vilipending the government’s handling of the crisis.”

3. noun

the act of speaking or expressing contempt

“The vilipender of the politician’s policies was widespread in the media.”