English Explanatory Dictionary

disparage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
verb
  1. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
  2. 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. To ridicule, mock, discredit.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disparage.wav /dɪsˈpɛɹɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

disparage disparages disparaging disparaged

Etymology

From Middle English disparage (noun), disparagen (verb), from Old French desparage (noun), desparagier (verb), from des- (“dis-”) + parage (“equal rank, rank”).

Synonyms

denigrate belittle vilipend abase bring down to size cut down to size debase defame degrade demean demote depress discredit disgrace dishonour disparage downgrade embase give a bad name humble humiliate knock down to size put someone in their place reduce relegate sink slur trim down to size whittle down to size bagatellize banalize cut down de-emphasize deprecate derogate dispraise downplay lilliputianize make little of make nothing of minimize play down set at nought superficialize trivialize underestimate underplay understate befool excoriate lampoon scorn chaff forgab frump gleek jape jeer jibe josh

Derived words

disparageable disparagement disparager disparaging undisparaged
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