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vilipendiar

English translation of vilipendiar

vilify

The word 'vilipendiar' does not have a direct English translation. However, it is a verb that refers to the act of disparaging, belittling, or showing contempt and scorn towards someone or something. It could be best equated to 'vilify' in English but with more emphasis on belittlement and contempt.


Example sentences using: vilipendiar

No debes vilipendiar las ideas de los demás sin antes entenderlas.

English translation of No debes vilipendiar las ideas de los demás sin antes entenderlas.

You should not vilify the ideas of others without first understanding them.

This sentence is an advice suggesting not to reject or demean other people's ideas without fully understanding them; 'vilipendiar' implies a heavy degradation or disrespect toward something.

Es fácil vilipendiar lo que no entendemos.

English translation of Es fácil vilipendiar lo que no entendemos.

It's easy to vilify what we don't understand.

This sentence points out a common human behavior where people tend to belittle or disvalue what they lack the understanding of. 'Vilipendiar' provides a strong expression of this dismissal.

Después de vilipendiar su trabajo, se sintió muy mal.

English translation of Después de vilipendiar su trabajo, se sintió muy mal.

After vilifying his work, he felt very bad.

This sentence tells a chronicle of events. After 'vilipendiar' or heavily criticizing someone's work, the subject feels bad, likely due to guilt or regret. 'Vilipendiar' shows the harshness of the criticism.

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