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