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disparage
[ dih-spar-ij ]
verb (used with object)
- to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle:
Do not disparage good manners.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of:
Your behavior will disparage the whole family.
disparage
/ ɪˈæɪ /
verb
- to speak contemptuously of; belittle
- to damage the reputation of
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈ貹Բ, adverb
- 徱ˈ貹, noun
- 徱ˈ貹Բ, adjective
- 徱ˈ貹Գ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·貹a· noun
- ܲd·貹a adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of disparage1
Word History and Origins
Origin of disparage1
Example Sentences
Even the word lady has shifted over the years from being an aspiration to a term widely regarded as demeaning and disparaging.
The vice-president also expressed an affinity for Europe, after disparaging remarks between him and other top US officials were leaked from a private chat.
Driven by a strong, distinctive raconteur, “Demon Copperhead” paints a nuanced picture of an Appalachia disparaged by others in America.
Instead, Macdonald provides clips of Lennon and Ono on talk shows discussing their marriage or disparaging his former Beatles bandmates for not standing up for Ono when the press denigrated her.
And he even disparages close allies — Canada and Mexico — just to keep the world watching and wondering about his menacing persona.
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