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disparage
[ dih-spar-ij ]
verb (used with object)
- to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle:
Do not disparage good manners.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of:
Your behavior will disparage the whole family.
disparage
/ ɪˈæɪ /
verb
- to speak contemptuously of; belittle
- to damage the reputation of
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈ貹Բ, adverb
- 徱ˈ貹, noun
- 徱ˈ貹Բ, adjective
- 徱ˈ貹Գ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·貹a· noun
- ܲd·貹a adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disparage1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disparage1
Example Sentences
Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.
As Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens understood, this phrase was likely not meant to disparage lawyers, but a recognition of the crucial role of lawyers in preserving the rule of law.
Speaking to reporters alongside the president at the White House, Waltz disparaged journalists "making up lies" about the administration.
“I believe that R.W. wasting the time, thereby disparaging HENLEY’s name and the Big U Enterprise’s reputation, and potentially flouting that disrespect with the lyrics of the ‘diss’ song, led to a dispute,” Roosa wrote.
The president has also called repeatedly for the annexation of Canada, disparaging it as the 51st state and addressing its prime minister as governor.
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