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disparaged
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disparage
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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
Related Forms:
- disparaging dis·par′·ag·ing adjective
- disparagingly dis·par′·ag·ingly adverb
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