disparage

[US]/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
[UK]/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Verb: To belittle, criticize, or speak of someone or something in a derogatory or disrespectful manner; Adverb: disparagingly.

Example Sentences

he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors.

Some critics disparage psychoanalysis as being a pseudoscience. To

She often aggrandises herself and disparages her colleagues.

A prudent traveller never disparages his own country.

It is not right to disparage others based on their appearance.

She always tries to disparage her colleagues to make herself look better.

He would never disparage his teammates in front of the coach.

The critic's review seemed more like an attempt to disparage the author than provide constructive feedback.

Some people use humor as a way to disparage others without being direct.

She would often disparage her own achievements, downplaying her successes.

It is important not to disparage someone's efforts, even if the outcome is not as expected.

His constant disparagement of the project demotivated the team.

The politician's speech was filled with disparaging remarks about his opponent.

It is never okay to disparage someone's character based on rumors and gossip.

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