Disparage Definition

dĭ-spărĭj

disparaged, disparages, disparaging

verb

disparaged, disparages, disparaging

To lower in esteem; discredit.

Webster's New World

To speak slightingly of; show disrespect for; belittle.

Webster's New World

To make an untrue statement that harms the reputation of another’s business or product.

Webster's New World Law

To ridicule, mock, discredit.

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To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

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noun

(obsolete) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

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Origin of Disparage

Middle English disparagen to degrade from Old French desparager des- dis- parage high birth (from per peer peer²)

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English, from Old French desparager, from des- + parage (“equal rank, rank”).

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