Definitions for Disparage
dɪˈspær ɪdʒdis·par·age

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disparage, belittle, pick atverb

   express a negative opinion of

   "She disparaged her student's efforts"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. disparagenoun

   Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

2. disparageverb

   To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

3. disparageverb

   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.

4. disparageverb

   To ridicule, mock, discredit.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DISPARAGEverb

   Etymology: from dispar, Latin.

   1. To match unequally; to injure by union with something inferiour in excellence.2. To injure by a comparison with something of less value.3. To treat with contempt; to mock; to flout; to reproach.

   Ahaz, his sottish conqueror he drew,
   God’s altar to disparage and displace,
   For one of Syrian mode. John Milton, Paradise Lost.

   Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms,
   Which greatest hero’s have in battle worn,
   Their ornament and safety. John Milton, Agonistes, l. 1130.

   They will defy
   That which they love most tenderly;
   Quarrel with minc’d pies, and disparage
   Their best and dearest friend, plum-porridge. Hudibras.

   4. To bring reproach upon; to be the cause of disgrace.

   How shall frail pen, with fear disparaged,
   Conceive such sovereign glory and great bountihed. Fai. Qu.

   His religion sat easily, naturally, and gracefully upon him, without any of those forbidding appearances which sometimes disparage the actions of men sincerely pious. Francis Atterbury, Serm.

   5. To marry any one to another of inferiour condition.

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1. disparage

   To disparage means to belittle, degrade, or depreciate someone or something; to speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way; to undervalue.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disparageverb

   to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage

2. Disparageverb

   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

3. Disparagenoun

   inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disparage

   dis-par′āj, v.t. to dishonour by comparison with what is inferior: to lower in rank or estimation: to talk slightingly of.—ns. Dispar′agement; Dispar′ager.—adv. Dispar′agingly. [O. Fr. desparager—des (—L. dis), neg., and Low L. paragium, equality of birth—L. par, equal.]

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1. grapsidae

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Disparage in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Disparage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Disparage in a Sentence

1. Hope Hicks:

   These claims from a disgruntled former part-time employee are without merit, she is in violation of her contract and continues to disparage the campaign with falsehoods, which, in addition to doing a terrible job, is why she was terminated weeks ago.

2. Brian Kemp:

   While outside agitators disparage this office and falsely attack us, we have kept our head down and remained focused on ensuring secure, accessible, and fair elections for all voters, the fact is that it has never been easier to register to vote and get engaged in the electoral process in Georgia, and we are incredibly proud to report this new record.

3. Mario Monti on Wednesday:

   You do not miss a chance to disparage the processes that underpin the existence of the EU, this is producing an extremely dangerous alienation from the EU among Italians ... a very dangerous scorn for Europe, for the dream of Europe we would like to make reality.

4. Jim Albracht:

   During the broadcast, I used a comparison when trying to describe a talented Maryland basketball player. In no way did I intend to offend or disparage the player, i take full responsibility for my inappropriate word choice and offer a sincere apology to him and anyone else who was offended. I will use this as an opportunity to grow as a person and learn more about unconscious bias.

5. Justice Antonin Scalia:

   The Declaration of Independence, however, is not a legal prescription conferring powers upon the courts; and the Constitution's refusal to deny or disparage other rights is far removed from affirming any one of them, and even farther removed from authorizing judges to identify what they might be, and to enforce the judges' list against laws duly enacted by the people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Disparage
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Disparage
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Disparage
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Disparage
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Disparage