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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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Other 51Թ Forms

  • disparager noun
  • undisparaged adjective
  • 徱ˈ貹Բ adverb
  • 徱ˈ貹 noun
  • 徱ˈ貹Բ adjective
  • 徱ˈ貹𳾱Գ noun
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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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This conflict was brewing for reasons that run deeper than Musk and Trump's competing egos or Silicon Valley's dependency on government funding, which their leaders disparage.

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She did not appear to be using it with disparaging intent — but the word is still racist on its face.

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Musk has spent the last several days disparaging the president on social media.

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They asked the American Theatre Wing and Broadway League to discourage those who disparage fellow artists, including LuPone, from attending industry events “including the Tony Awards, fundraisers, and public programs.”

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It proposes that individuals who use their platform to “publicly demean, harass, or disparage” others must first complete comprehensive anti-bias or restorative justice programs before returning to public stages.

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