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Dispraise: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispraise

 

[ dɪsˈpreɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

critical expression

To dispraise means to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something. It is the act of speaking negatively about an individual, their actions, or their attributes.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, denounce, disapprove

Examples of usage

  • The critics dispraised the film for its lack of originality.
  • He dispraised her ideas during the meeting.
  • Many dispraised the government's handling of the crisis.
  • The novel was dispraised by several prominent authors.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispraise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezar

🇮🇳 निंदा करना

🇩🇪 verachten

🇮🇩 menghina

🇺🇦 зневажати

🇵🇱 lekceważyć

🇯🇵 軽蔑する

🇫🇷 mépriser

🇪🇸 menospreciar

🇹🇷 küçümsemek

🇰🇷 무시하다

🇸🇦 احتقار

🇨🇿 pohrdat

🇸🇰 pohrdať

🇨🇳 轻视

🇸🇮 prezreti

🇮🇸 fyrirlíta

🇰🇿 жек көру

🇬🇪 არაფრისცოდნა

🇦🇿 kiçiltmək

🇲🇽 menospreciar

Etymology

The word 'dispraise' originated in the late 14th century, derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the root word 'praise.' The term essentially denotes the act of negating praise, thereby embodying a criticism or disapproval. This word has its roots in the Old French term 'despriser,' which means to scorn or disdain. The consolidation of 'dis-' and 'praise' in English resulted in 'dispraise', a more formal term compared to its synonyms, and is primarily used in literary or critical contexts. Over time, its usage has tapered in modern vernacular, where more common terms like 'criticize' or 'denounce' take precedence. However, 'dispraise' remains an important term in the lexicon of critique and evaluation, particularly in academic or artistic assessments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,245, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.