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Meaning of disparage
to speak or write about someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or approve of them
Etymology of disparage
The word "disparage" comes from the Old French word "desparager", which is derived from "des-" (meaning "away from" or "to remove") and "parage" (meaning "equality" or "noble birth")
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of marrying someone of lower social status, and over time its meaning expanded to include the general sense of speaking or writing about someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or disapproval
Synonyms
belittle
demean
denigrate
depreciate
deprecate
derogate
degrade
diminish
disparage
decry
defame
slander
libel
vilify
defile
taint
tarnish
sully
besmirch
smear
calumniate
asperse
impugn
detract
criticize
censure
condemn
denounce
reproach
rebuke
reprove
scorn
mock
ridicule
jeer
sneer
taunt
tease
insult
affront
offend
abuse
revile
vituperate
excoriate
castigate
chastise
berate
scold
chide
rebuff
repudiate
repel
reject
Definitions
- To speak or write about someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or approve of them
- * To lower the value or reputation of someone or something by speaking or writing about them in a critical or disapproving way
Usage Examples
- The politician's opponent tried to disparage her by bringing up her past mistakes
- * The food critic's review disparaged the restaurant's new menu, calling it "unoriginal and overpriced"
- * The company's competitors tried to disparage their product by spreading false rumors about its quality