disparaging

/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/

verb

  1. 1

    To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

  2. 2

    To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.

  3. 3

    To ridicule, mock, discredit.

noun

  1. 1

    Disparagement

adjective

  1. 1

    Insulting, ridiculing.

    “The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.”

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