🗣️disparage

verb
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

Meaning

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Example Sentences

It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.

Example Expressions

disparage someone's efforts

Synonyms

belittle, criticize, denigrate, undervalue, ridicule

Antonyms

praise, compliment

Collocations

disparage efforts, disparage reputation, unfairly disparage

Related Vocabularies

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