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disparage(2)(dictionary)
disparage(dictionary)

disparage(2) (iou)



disparage verb trans. LME.
[Old French desparagier, formed as DISPARAGE noun.]
Marry (oneself or another) to someone of unequal rank; degrade by such a match. LME-L18.
Bring discredit or reproach upon; dishonour; lower in esteem. LME.
Degrade, lower in position or dignity; cast down in spirit. LME-E18.
Pope I am disparaged and disheartened by your commendations. Addison I'll not disparage myself to be a Servant in a House that is haunted.
Speak of or treat slightingly or critically; vilify; undervalue, depreciate. E16.
W. Plomer Too loyal and fond a parent to say anything disparaging about him. P. Medawar To express dissatisfaction with psychoanalysis is not to disparage psychological medicine as a whole.
disparager noun a person who disparages, a detractor E17.
disparagingly adverb in a disparaging manner E18.