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Definitions

disparage

[dih-spar-ij] / dɪˈspær ɪdʒ /
VERB
criticize; detract from
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belittle decry defame degrade denigrate deride discredit dismiss malign ridicule scorn slander underrate vilify
STRONG
abuse chill deject demoralize deprecate depreciate derogate discourage disdain dishearten dispirit lower minimize pan rap roast scorch slam smear traduce underestimate undervalue
WEAK
cry down dis dispraise downcry dump on put down put hooks in run down sour grapes tear down write off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
admire approve commend compliment exaggerate exalt flatter honor praise
STRONG
encourage esteem hearten increase inspirit laud maximize overestimate overrate raise respect
WEAK
sanction

Example Sentences

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The bank published a report in 1993 which helped disparage industrial policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Spielberg, for his part, was careful not to disparage streaming.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk has distanced himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

They asked the American Theatre Wing and Broadway League to discourage those who disparage fellow artists, including LuPone, from attending industry events “including the Tony Awards, fundraisers, and public programs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

“I heard you disparage this fine establishment,” he answered.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.