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- pronunciation:
- dih
spae
rihj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
disparages, disparaging, disparaged |
| definition 1: |
to depreciate or belittle, esp. in speech.
With the way he disparages that child, it's a wonder the boy has any self-confidence.- synonyms:
- belittle, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, mock
- antonyms:
- applaud, appreciate, compliment, exalt, praise
- similar words:
- attack, cheapen, decry, deride, diminish, dishonor, pooh-pooh, put down, revile, ridicule, run down, slur
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| definition 2: |
to lower in esteem or rank; degrade.
His commanding officer was forced to disparage him for his inappropriate conduct.- synonyms:
- abase, debase, degrade, demean, discredit, disgrace
- antonyms:
- promote
- similar words:
- devalue, dishonor, downgrade, reproach, shame, vitiate
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| related words: |
abase, abuse, affront, blackguard, denigrate, denounce, discredit, disfavor, disgrace, insult, malign, patronize, savage, traduce |
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| derivations: |
disparaging (adj.), disparagingly (adv.), disparager (n.) |
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