Disparage meaning

dĭ-spărĭj

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To reduce in esteem or rank.

verb

To lower in esteem; discredit.

verb

To speak slightingly of; show disrespect for; belittle.

verb

To ridicule, mock, discredit.

verb

Disparage is defined as to belittle or discredit someone or something.

An example of disparage is telling a musician they don't know how to play their instrument.

verb

To make an untrue statement that harms the reputation of another’s business or product.

verb

(obsolete) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

noun

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

verb

To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

verb

To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way.

verb

Origin of disparage

Middle English disparagen to degrade from Old French desparager des- dis- parage high birth (from per peer peer²)

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English, from Old French desparager, from des- + parage (“equal rank, rank”).

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