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disparagement Definition

dis·par·age·ment (-mənt)

noun

  1. a disparaging or being disparaged; detraction
  2. anything that discredits
disparagement Synonyms

disparagement

n.

  1. Detraction

    depreciation, belittlement, backbiting; see lie 1.

  2. Something that discredits

    aspersion, censure, derision; see blame 1, objection 2, ridicule.

disparagement Law Definition

n

An untrue statement that harms the reputation of someone else’s business or product.
disparagement Usage Examples

Preposition: of

    Converse of object

    • direct: The campaign of disparagement directed against the far left provides us with proof.

    Adjective modifier

    • such: But such disparagement would be an unfortunate lapse on their part.