Disparage

[dɪ'spærɪdʒ]

Definition

(verb.) express a negative opinion of; 'She disparaged her student's efforts'.

Checked by Cordelia--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage.

(v. t.) To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

(n.) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Editor: Wallace

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Depreciate, decry, reproach, traduce, vilify, defame, undervalue, underrate, underestimate, run down, detract from, derogate from, speak ill of, inveigh against.

Typist: Lottie

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Depreciate, decry, undervalue, derogate, lower, detract, underestimate

ANT:Extol, laud, panegyrize, overestimate, exaggerate

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Definition

v.t. to dishonour by comparison with what is inferior: to lower in rank or estimation: to talk slightingly of.—ns. Dispar′agement; Dispar′ager.—adv. Dispar′agingly.

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Examples

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