Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disparage
verb
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/
Definition
To speak of or treat slightingly; to belittle or downgrade someone or something.
Examples
- She disparaged his achievements, claiming they were unworthy of attention.
- The review did not just criticize the movie; it disparaged the entire genre.
Meaning
Disparaging someone means to make them seem less important or valuable, often by expressing a lack of respect or by criticizing them.
Synonyms
- belittle
- deprecate
- denigrate
- slight
- underrate
