disparage

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Middle English < Old French desparager < des- + parage (equal rank, rank).

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  • IPA: /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒ/, SAMPA: /dIs"p{rIdZ/

[edit] Noun

Singular
disparage

Plural
uncountable

disparage (uncountable)

  1. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

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[edit] Verb

Infinitive
to disparage

Third person singular
disparages

Simple past
disparaged

Past participle
disparaged

Present participle
disparaging

to disparage (third-person singular simple present disparages, present participle disparaging, simple past and past participle disparaged)

  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.

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