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Definition of disparage

disparage

/dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ/
dis · par · age
Adverb:disparagingly
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Adjective:disparaging
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Past Simple:disparaged
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Past Participle:disparaged
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Present Participle:disparaging
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disparage Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To regard or represent someone or something as being of little worth, or to speak of them in a slighting and disrespectful way.

Example

"A professional reviewer should critique the work objectively rather than disparage the author's character."

2

To lower in rank or estimation, or to bring discredit upon someone or something (historical, originally by an unequal marriage).

Example

"In medieval feudal law, a guardian was forbidden to disparage a noble heir by arranging a marriage beneath their social station."

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• Rhymes for disparage

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Anglo-French 'desparager', meaning to marry someone to a person of inferior rank, formed from 'des-' (apart or away) and 'parage' (equality of rank, from Latin 'par', meaning equal).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disparage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disparage
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