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    disparage
    /dɪˈsparɪdʒ/

    verb

    • 1. regard or represent as being of little worth: "he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors"

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  2. DISPARAGE definition: 1. to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value him, her, or…. Learn more.

  3. disparage: [verb] to depreciate (see depreciate 1) by indirect means (such as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about.

  4. disparage: 1 v express a negative opinion of “She disparaged her student's efforts” Synonyms: belittle , pick at Antonyms: blandish , flatter praise somewhat dishonestly Types: show 6 types... hide 6 types... pan , tear apart , trash express a totally negative opinion of discredit , disgrace damage the reputation of deprecate , depreciate , ...

  5. 2 meanings: 1. to speak contemptuously of; belittle 2. to damage the reputation of.... Click for more definitions.

  6. Disparage definition: to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle. See examples of DISPARAGE used in a sentence.

  7. Definition of disparage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. Synonyms: disparage, denigrate, belittle, depreciate These verbs mean to minimize the value or importance of someone or something. Disparage implies a critical or dismissive attitude often accompanied by disrespect: "Leaders who wouldn't be caught dead making religious or ethnic slurs don't hesitate to disparage the 'godless' among us" (Daniel C. Dennett). Denigrate often adds a note of contempt: "elitist music critics who denigrated jazz by portraying it as inferior to the classical ...

  9. DISPARAGE definition: to say that you think someone or something is not very good: . Learn more.

  10. disparaging: [adjective] meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something : serving or intended to disparage someone or something.

  11. Jun 2, 2024 · Had he disparaged my personal appearance I should in all probability have laughed at him with lively indifference