Definitions

disparagement

[dih-spar-ij-muhnt] / dɪˈspær ɪdʒ mənt /

NOUN

strong criticism; detraction

Synonyms

STRONG

aspersion blame calumny censure condemnation contempt contumely debasement degradation denunciation depreciation derision derogation discredit disdain impairment lessening lie prejudice reproach ridicule scandal scorn slander tale underestimation

WEAK

backbiting backstabbing belittlement

Antonyms

STRONG

admiration approval commendation compliment endorsement exoneration flattery honor love praise regard respect sanction

Example Sentences

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Disparagement for what Switzerland achieved was not my intention; far from it.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2021

Disparagement is the default position of all levelers.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2018

Disparagement, it turns out, is in the eye of the beholder.

From The Verge • Jul. 25, 2017

Disparagement claims are extraordinarily hard to prove because they require a showing of malice, meaning either intentional falsehood or reckless disregard for the truth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2016

Be not hasty to believe flying Reports to the Disparagement of any Hawkins iii.

From George Washington's Rules of Civility Traced to their Sources and Restored by Moncure D. Conway by Conway, Moncure Daniel

Vocabulary lists containing disparagement

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