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/dɪspˈɛrɪdʒ/ Listen

verb

Disparage v. t. (past & past part. disparaged; pres. part. disparaging)

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage. (Obs.) "Alas! that any of my nation Should ever so foul disparaged be."

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. "Those forbidding appearances which sometimes disparage the actions of men sincerely pious." "Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms."

Synonyms: To decry; depreciate; undervalue; underrate; cheapen; vilify; reproach; detract from; derogate from; degrade; debase. See Decry.

noun

Disparage n. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. (Obs.) "Dissuaded her from such a disparage."

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Etymology of 'Disparage'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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