Disparage

Word DISPARAGE
Character 9
Hyphenation dis pa rage dis par age
Pronunciations /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/

Definitions and meanings of "Disparage"

What do we mean by disparage?

To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way. transitive verb

To reduce in esteem or rank. transitive verb

To marry to one of inferior condition or rank; degrade by an unequal match or marriage; match unequally.

To injure or dishonor by a comparison, especially by treating as equal or inferior to what is of less dignity, importance, or value.

To undervalue; criticize or censure unjustly; speak slightingly of; vilify.

To bring reproach on; lower the estimation or credit of; discredit; dishonor.

Synonyms Depreciate, Detract from, etc. See decry.

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage. transitive 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. transitive verb

Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. noun

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 ridicule, mock, discredit. verb

Express a negative opinion of verb

Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Disparage

The word "disparage" in example sentences

Those that by sin disparage themselves, and will not by repentance humble themselves, are justly debased, and humbled, and brought low, by the judgments of God. ❋ Unknown (1721)

An activist group supporting Provenge called Care to Live in October announced a $500 reward " for comprehensive information leading to the confirmed identification of the person " who anonymously emailed doctors this summer to " disparage " Provenge. ❋ Alicia Mundy (2010)

"It did not 'disparage' or 'cast aspersions' on the series itself, which many of us at The Times admired as an example of the in-depth reporting the Journal used to do with some regularity." ❋ Unknown (2009)

How exactly did that guy "disparage" the military, by the way? ❋ CC (2009)

On the other hand, you say it's unreasonable for me to "disparage" the work of groups that focus their governments on issues in Tibet. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The networks are still a very powerful public opinion instrument, and allowing them to become political propaganda venues -- where messages that "disparage" the Leader are prohibited while all sorts of pro-Leader messages are allowed -- has the potential to be quite harmful. ❋ Glenn Greenwald (2006)

For NBC to say that they won't run ads that "disparage" the president is beyond sick, it's beyond un-American. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But exploring such implications — even when it means revealing Spenser's anxiety regarding the English language or Shakespeare's concern with his own social status and the status of the public theater — does not "disparage" literature, as Kermode seems to suppose. ❋ Helgerson, Richard (1992)

He does not doubt the truth of the unluckily blabbed secret; false harlot, false traitor, false clerk, are all words that tell his belief; but Mr Horne, not understanding "disparage," as it is here used by Chaucer, wholly mistakes the cause of the father's fury. ❋ Various (N/A)

Allison Black correctly spelled "disparage" in the 10th round of the 83rd annual competition, according to the Birmingham News. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It provided reporters with copies of past remarks, dating back to the presidential campaign, where Obama has asserted that he did not "disparage" or "begrudge" wealth and success. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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