disparage

verb
UK: /dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ/
US: /dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ/

  1. To speak of someone or something in a negative way, suggesting that they are not important or good.

    1. Don't disparage her efforts she is trying her best.
    2. He would never disparage his teammates even after a tough loss, showing true leadership.

  2. To treat something as if it has little value or importance; belittle.

    1. The manager disparage their work often.
    2. The politician tried to disparage the achievements of his predecessor during the campaign.

Synonyms

mock denigrate undervalue criticize belittle
disparage noun

  1. The act of expressing a negative opinion; an expression of contempt.

    1. His disparage hurt her feelings.
    2. The constant disparage in his voice made it hard to listen to him constructively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disparage" in English means: To speak of someone or something in a negative way, suggesting that they are not important or good., To treat something as if it has little value or importance; belittle..

The phonetic transcription of "disparage" is /dɪˈspær.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disparage": mock, denigrate, undervalue, criticize, belittle.

Example usage of "disparage": "Don't disparage her efforts she is trying her best.". More examples on the page.