disparage — to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My mother-in-law never misses a chance to disparage my cooking - she even criticized my instant ramen technique!
- The CEO tends to disparage any proposal that doesn't come from his inner circle.
- He disparaged pineapple on pizza so much that he started a whole social media campaign against it.
disparage
VERB[/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/]
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or value them
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'disparager,' combining 'dis-' (away, not) with 'parage' (lineage, rank), originally meaning to marry beneath one's social status. The sense evolved to mean treating someone as unequal or inferior.
Breakdown
dis- (away, not) + parage (rank, lineage) + -e (verb ending) = disparage (to treat as beneath one's rank or dignity)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mother-in-law never misses a chance to disparage my cooking - she even criticized my instant ramen technique!”
“The CEO tends to disparage any proposal that doesn't come from his inner circle.”
“He disparaged pineapple on pizza so much that he started a whole social media campaign against it.”
“Don't disparage yourself - your presentation was actually quite impressive.”
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