Meaning & Definition of word "Disparage"
Disparage
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/
verb:
- 1. To regard or represent as being of little worth.
- Example: He disparaged her achievements, claiming they were not significant.
- 2. To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way.
- Example: The critic disparaged the film, calling it a waste of time.
- 3. To belittle or bring down someone or something.
- Example: It's not fair to disparage the team's efforts after one loss.
- 4. To undermine the reputation of someone or something.
- Example: She felt that the headlines were meant to disparage her character.
Etymology
●Middle English 'desparagien', from Old French 'desparager', from 'des-' + 'parager' (to marry off, to allege).
Common Phrases and Expressions
disparaging remarks:
Comments that belittle or criticize someone.
Related Words
disparagement:
The act of disparaging.
disparaging:
Tending to disparage; expressing a lack of respect.
Slang Meanings of disparage
Meaning: Throw shade
● Example Sentence: He was just throwing shade at her during the meeting.
Meaning: Dissing
● Example Sentence: I can't believe he was dissing her work like that.