Disparage

/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To regard or represent as being of little worth.

He disparaged her achievements, claiming they were not significant.

To speak of in a slighting or disrespectful way.

The critic disparaged the film, calling it a waste of time.

To belittle or bring down someone or something.

It's not fair to disparage the team's efforts after one loss.

To undermine the reputation of someone or something.

She felt that the headlines were meant to disparage her character.

Middle English 'desparagien', from Old French 'desparager', from 'des-' + 'parager' (to marry off, to allege).

disparaging remarks

Comments that belittle or criticize someone.

disparagement

The act of disparaging.

disparaging

Tending to disparage; expressing a lack of respect.

Throw shade

He was just throwing shade at her during the meeting.

Dissing

I can't believe he was dissing her work like that.