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- Dictionarydisparaging/dɪˈsparɪdʒɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory: "disparaging remarks about council houses"
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DISPARAGING definition: 1. criticizing someone, in a way that shows you do not respect or value them: 2. criticizing…. Learn more.
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value him, her, or it: be disparaged as The actor's work for charity has recently been disparaged in the press as an attempt to get publicity. Synonym. belittle. Opposite. flatter. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Disapproving & criticizing.
The meaning of DISPARAGING is meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something : serving or intended to disparage someone or something. How to use disparaging in a sentence.
: to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) : to speak slightingly about (someone or something) disparaged his opponent. religious beliefs disparaged as superstition. … drew fire this month for disparaging the company's theme parks as "cheap day-care centers for teenagers" … Lisa Fickenscher. 2.
When you are disparaging, you express negative, low opinions in order to lower someone's reputation. Your friend will probably not appreciate it if you make disparaging comments about his girlfriend.
If you are disparaging about someone or something, or make disparaging comments about them, you say things which show that you do not have a good opinion of them.
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners. Synonyms: derogate, denounce, demean, mock, discredit, ridicule. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family. disparage.
Disparaging definition: that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon. See examples of DISPARAGING used in a sentence.
Definition of 'disparage' disparage. (dɪspærɪdʒ ) Word forms: disparages , disparaging , disparaged. verb. If you disparage someone or something, you speak about them in a way which shows that you do not have a good opinion of them. [formal] Many people will disparage what you are trying to achieve. [VERB noun]
If you are disparaging about someone or something, or make disparaging comments about them, you say things which show that you do not have a good opinion of them.
