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disparaging

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/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ English

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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.

noun

  1. Disparagement

adjective

  1. Insulting, ridiculing.“The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.”

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