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Disparage: meaning, definitions and examples

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disparage

 

[ dɪˈsparɪdʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in conversation

Regard or represent as being of little worth. Belittle.

Synonyms

belittle, denigrate, depreciate, devalue, diminish

Examples of usage

  • He never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors.
  • She felt that she had been disparaged in the press.
Context #2 | Verb

formal writing

Speak of (someone or something) in a way that shows lack of respect. Criticize.

Synonyms

censure, condemn, criticize, malign, slur

Examples of usage

  • She disparaged her colleague's work in front of the whole team.
  • The article disparaged the efforts of the volunteers.

Translations

Translations of the word "disparage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menosprezar

🇮🇳 निंदा करना

🇩🇪 herabsetzen

🇮🇩 merendahkan

🇺🇦 зневажати

🇵🇱 umniejszać

🇯🇵 軽蔑する (けいべつする)

🇫🇷 dénigrer

🇪🇸 menospreciar

🇹🇷 küçümsemek

🇰🇷 폄하하다

🇸🇦 استخف

🇨🇿 znevažovat

🇸🇰 znevážiť

🇨🇳 贬低 (biǎndī)

🇸🇮 omalovaževati

🇮🇸 lítilsvirða

🇰🇿 кемсіту

🇬🇪 დამდაბლება

🇦🇿 aşağılamak

🇲🇽 menospreciar

Etymology

The word 'disparage' originated from the Middle English word 'disparagen', which came from the Old French word 'desparagier', meaning 'marry unequally'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage of belittling or showing lack of respect for someone or something.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,667, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.