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disparage definition

dis·par·age (di sparij)

transitive verb disparaged -·aged, disparaging -·ag·ing

  1. to lower in esteem; discredit
  2. to speak slightingly of; show disrespect for; belittle

Etymology: ME disparagen < OFr desparagier, to marry one of inferior rank < des- (see dis-) + parage, rank < per, peer

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