verb
- criticizes harshly or dismisses as worthless
Usage: British English; informal
Examples
- The critic rubbishes the new film in his review.
- She rubbishes his ideas without considering them carefully.
- The professor rubbishes the student’s theory as unscientific.
- He always rubbishes modern art, preferring classical styles.
- The politician rubbishes his opponent’s economic plan.
- Don’t rubbish her efforts – she worked very hard on this project.