Associations to the word «Disparage»

Wiktionary

DISPARAGE, noun. (obsolete) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
DISPARAGE, verb. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
DISPARAGE, verb. 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.
DISPARAGE, verb. To ridicule, mock, discredit.

Dictionary definition

DISPARAGE, verb. Express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke