disparage
disparage
Definition
dis·par·age (di spar′ij)
transitive verb disparaged -·aged, disparaging -·ag·ing
- to lower in esteem; discredit
- 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
disparage
Synonyms
disparage
v.
disparage
Law Definition
v
To make an untrue statement
that harms the reputation of anothers business or product.
disparage
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- not: You may not disparage Corel or any of its products in your use of Corel product screen shots.
Browse dictionary entries near disparage
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- disorientation
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- disorganizing
- disorganized
- disorganize
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