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disparage

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disparage

(verb)

Meaning

to speak of someone in a negative way

Example

"It's unkind to disparage someone for their mistakes."

Synonyms

belittledepreciatedenigrate

Antonyms

praiseesteemcompliment

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'disparagare', meaning to lower or devalue.
Related word forms
  • verb: disparaged
  • noun: disparagement

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