disparaging
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/dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/
English
Definitions
verb
- To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
- 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.
- To ridicule, mock, discredit.
noun
- Disparagement
adjective
- 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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Synonyms
degradingderogativederogatoryuncomplimentarydiscreditingbashingblackeningdenigratingopprobriatedisparageablederisibleinsultiveinsultoryperjorativevulgarizingdiscrediblevulgarising