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Definition of “disparagement”
Word Frequency
disparagement (dɪˈspærɪdʒmənt)
Definitions
noun
- the act of speaking contemptuously of something ⇒
Reviewers have been almost unanimous in their disparagement of this book.
Synonyms
View thesaurus entry = contempt, criticism, ridicule, discredit, condemnation, scorn, lessening, depreciation, disdain, degradation, denunciation, derision, slander, denigration, debasement, underestimation, derogation, contumely, aspersion, belittlement, detraction
disparage (dɪˈspærɪdʒ
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Definitions
verb
- to speak contemptuously of; belittle
- to damage the reputation of
Derived Forms
disˈparagement noundisˈparager noun
disˈparaging adjective
disˈparagingly adverb
Word Origin
C14: from Old French desparagier, from des-dis-1 + parage equality, from Latin par equalExample Sentences Including 'disparagement'
For all his complicated love for Edwin, his weary disparagement of Angelica, they knew Robert Jellico was trustworthy enough.Splitting
His estimates of other writers - Dickens, Thackeray, Ruskin - are breathtaking in their patronising disparagement.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
My own experience convinces me that women in my field are simply not the victims of unfair neglect or disparagement.Spiked (2005)
The disparagement of Jewry also occurred when Jews were embroiled in public scandal.The Crucified Jew
The print, with its blatant talk of victories, its crass disparagement of the enemy, bore no relation to what he experienced.Dreams of Innocence
Yet most of our live performance institutions are enduring a fierce campaign of criticism and disparagement.Independent (1998)
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