Antonyms for disparage
dɪˈspær ɪdʒdis·par·age

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 4 votes

1. disparage

   To decry is to cry down, in some noisy, public, or conspicuous manner. A witness or a statement is discredited; the currency is depreciated; a good name is dishonored by unworthy conduct; we underestimate in our own minds; we may underrate or undervalue in statement to others. These words are used, with few exceptions, of things such as qualities, merits, attainments, etc. To disparage is to belittle by damaging comparison or suggestion; it is used only of things. A man's achievements are disparaged, his motives depreciated, his professions discredited; he himself is calumniated, slandered, etc. Compare SLANDER.

   See synonyms for PRAISE.

   Synonyms:
   belittle, carp at, decry, depreciate, derogate from, detract from, discredit, dishonor, lower, underestimate, underrate, undervalue

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 2 votes

1. disparage

   Antonyms:
   extol, laud, panegyrize, overestimate, exaggerate

   Synonyms:
   depreciate, decry, undervalue, derogate, lower, detract, underestimate

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:2.0 / 3 votes

1. disparage, belittle, pick atverb

   express a negative opinion of

   "She disparaged her student's efforts"

   Antonyms:
   blandish, flatter

   Synonyms:
   belittle, pluck at, denigrate, diminish, pick at, peck at, pull at, minimize, derogate, peck

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disparageverb

   Antonyms:
   laud, extol, commend, praise

   Synonyms:
   belittle, decry, depreciate

How to use disparage in a sentence?

1. Justice Antonin Scalia:

   The Declaration of Independence, however, is not a legal prescription conferring powers upon the courts; and the Constitution's refusal to deny or disparage other rights is far removed from affirming any one of them, and even farther removed from authorizing judges to identify what they might be, and to enforce the judges' list against laws duly enacted by the people.

2. Jim Bakke:

   There are some essential services that have to be done by government. And I know that there are people who have dedicated their lives to government work in a variety of ways, who are fully dedicated and trying to do their best. So I don't want to disparage anyone who's in the social service world, in a government setting, absolutely.

3. Brian Kemp:

   While outside agitators disparage this office and falsely attack us, we have kept our head down and remained focused on ensuring secure, accessible, and fair elections for all voters, the fact is that it has never been easier to register to vote and get engaged in the electoral process in Georgia, and we are incredibly proud to report this new record.

4. Hope Hicks:

   These claims from a disgruntled former part-time employee are without merit, she is in violation of her contract and continues to disparage the campaign with falsehoods, which, in addition to doing a terrible job, is why she was terminated weeks ago.

5. Mario Monti on Wednesday:

   You do not miss a chance to disparage the processes that underpin the existence of the EU, this is producing an extremely dangerous alienation from the EU among Italians ... a very dangerous scorn for Europe, for the dream of Europe we would like to make reality.

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