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Disparage

/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/

Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

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📖 Definitions of "Disparage"

noun

1
Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

verb

1
To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
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
To ridicule, mock, discredit.

🔄 Synonyms of "Disparage"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
belittleverb	(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
pick atverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.
find fault with	—

↔️ Antonyms of "Disparage"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
blandishverb	(transitive) To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
flatterverb	To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Disparage"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
belittleverb	(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
pick atverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To touch, grab, handle, or pull tentatively or gingerly, using a utensil or one's fingers.
find fault withverb	—
denigrateverb	(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
slurverb	To insult or slight.
offendverb	(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
underestimateverb	(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
derideverb	(transitive) To laugh at or mock (someone or something) harshly; to ridicule, to scorn.
panverb	(transitive) To wash in a pan (of earth, sand etc. when searching for gold).
disgracenoun	The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
undermatchnoun	A match that is less than optimal.
poor relationnoun	Something neglected or seen as inferior.
vilipendencynoun	(archaic, formal) disesteem; slight; disparagement or hate
derogationnoun	An act which belittles; disparagement.
discreditnoun	(uncountable) The state of being discredited or disbelieved.
travestynoun	An absurd, grotesque, misrepresentative or grossly inferior likeness or imitation.
displeasurenoun	A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.
mismarriagenoun	Bad or unsuitable marriage.
disreputationnoun	(archaic) Loss or lack of reputation or good name; dishonour; disrepute.
inferiorizationnoun	The process of inferiorizing.