Synonyms for disparage
dɪˈspær ɪdʒdis·par·age

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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

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1. disparage

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

   Antonyms:
   extol, laud, panegyrize, overestimate, exaggerate

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1. disparage, belittle, pick atverb

   express a negative opinion of

   "She disparaged her student's efforts"

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

   Antonyms:
   blandish, flatter

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1. disparageverb

   Synonyms:
   depreciate, decry, reproach, traduce, vilify, defame, undervalue, underrate, underestimate, run down, detract from, derogate from, speak ill of, inveigh against

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1. disparageverb

   Synonyms:
   belittle, decry, depreciate

   Antonyms:
   laud, extol, commend, praise

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1. List of paraphrases for "disparage":

   denigrate, offend, belittle

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How to use disparage in a sentence?

1. Meghan Markle:

   As much as I love and respect Meg, she’s got security and a publicist and can be protected from all that, she and Harry can tell the media to stop. The rest of the family doesn’t have that luxury. I love her, [but] she may not want me saying anything. I refuse to be a victim of the media. I’m not going to let them disparage me, embarrass me personally and professionally and not defend myself…. I can only hope she would respect and understand that… In fact, if I were Meg, I would probably put something out there so that there was some sort of protective mechanism in place where the family couldn’t be tortured as much.

2. RJ Intindola:

   While you can see the beauty in almost everything; there are others that see nothing but ugliness in the world. They disparage everything and one must wonder, do they find pleasure in condemnation.

3. Jeb Bush:

   You cannot insult your way to the presidency, you can't disparage women, Hispanics, disabled people. Who is he kidding?

4. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel:

   Also I don't accept the criticism seeking to disparage our security services, who do a difficult and tough job.

5. Jim Albracht:

   During the broadcast, I used a comparison when trying to describe a talented Maryland basketball player. In no way did I intend to offend or disparage the player, i take full responsibility for my inappropriate word choice and offer a sincere apology to him and anyone else who was offended. I will use this as an opportunity to grow as a person and learn more about unconscious bias.