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- Dictionarydis·par·age/dəˈsperij/
verb
- 1. regard or represent as being of little worth: "he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors"
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The meaning of DISPARAGE is to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) : to speak slightingly about (someone or something). How to use disparage in a sentence.
DISPARAGE definition: 1. to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value him, her, or…. Learn more.
Disparage definition: to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle. See examples of DISPARAGE used in a sentence.
It means to belittle or degrade a person or idea. Disparage is a specific way to describe a certain kind of insult, the kind that secures the insulter's place as superior. It often refers to an opinion or criticism lobbed in print or via word of mouth, not necessarily an act done to someone's face.
If you disparage someone or something, you speak about them in a way which shows that you do not have a good opinion of them.
1. to speak of or treat slightingly. 2. to discredit; lower the estimation of.
Definition of disparage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define disparage: to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.—usage, synonyms, more.
To make an untrue statement that harms the reputation of another’s business or product. Webster's New World Law. To ridicule, mock, discredit. Wiktionary. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor. Wiktionary. More Verb Definitions (1) Synonyms: pick at. belittle. rap. disdain. demoralize. dishonor. demean. degrade. minimize. underrate.
DISPARAGE meaning: to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.
