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disparage

[ dih-spar-ij ]

verb (used with object)

disparaged, disparaging.
  1. to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle:

    Do not disparage good manners.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of:

    Your behavior will disparage the whole family.



disparage

/ ɪˈæɪ /

verb

  1. to speak contemptuously of; belittle
  2. to damage the reputation of
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Derived Forms

  • 徱ˈ貹Բ, adverb
  • 徱ˈ貹, noun
  • 徱ˈ貹Բ, adjective
  • 徱ˈ貹𳾱Գ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • 徱·貹a· noun
  • ܲd·貹a adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disparage1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French desparag(i)er “to match unequally,” from des- dis- 1 + -parag(i)er, verb derivative of parage “equal rank,” also “high birth, noble descent” ( peerage )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disparage1

C14: from Old French desparagier, from des- dis- 1+ parage equality, from Latin par equal
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Example Sentences

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Even the word lady has shifted over the years from being an aspiration to a term widely regarded as demeaning and disparaging.

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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.

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Driven by a strong, distinctive raconteur, “Demon Copperhead” paints a nuanced picture of an Appalachia disparaged by others in America.

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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.

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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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