disparagingly

Variant of disparage

transitive verb disparaged, disparaging

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

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

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