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 Definitions of disparage  [ɪˈspær ɪdʒ]  

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Definition of 'disparage' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) disparage
to speak of or treat slightingly.

2.  disparage
to discredit; lower the estimation of.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; < OF desparag(i)er to match unequally =des-dis -1+-parag(i)er, der. of parage equality)

Definition of 'disparage' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) disparage, belittle, pick at
express a negative opinion of
"She disparaged her student's efforts"


Definition of 'disparage' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) disparage
inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior

2. (verb) disparage
to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage

3. (verb) disparage
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



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