Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dispar
verb
ˈdɪs.pɑːr
Definition
to speak slightingly or undervalue something; to belittle.
Examples
- She disparaged his efforts to improve.
- It’s unfair to disparage someone’s work without understanding it.
- Critics often disparage new ideas that challenge the status quo.
Meaning
Dispar is often used to describe the action of treating someone or something as unimportant or insignificant.
Synonyms
- decry
- denigrate
- belittle
- discredit
- ridicule