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disparage

[ dih-spar-ij ]

verb (used with object)

disparaged, disparaging.
  1. to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle:

    Do not disparage good manners.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of:

    Your behavior will disparage the whole family.



disparage

/ ɪˈæɪ /

verb

  1. to speak contemptuously of; belittle
  2. to damage the reputation of
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Derived Forms

  • 徱ˈ貹Բ, adverb
  • 徱ˈ貹, noun
  • 徱ˈ貹Բ, adjective
  • 徱ˈ貹𳾱Գ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱·貹a· noun
  • ܲd·貹a adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disparage1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Anglo-French, Old French desparag(i)er “to match unequally,” from des- dis- 1 + -parag(i)er, verb derivative of parage “equal rank,” also “high birth, noble descent” ( peerage )
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disparage1

C14: from Old French desparagier, from des- dis- 1+ parage equality, from Latin par equal
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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.

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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.

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Speaking to reporters alongside the president at the White House, Waltz disparaged journalists "making up lies" about the administration.

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“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.

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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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