Synonyms for disparage
dɪˈspær ɪdʒdis·par·age

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1. disparage

   To decry is to cry down, in some noisy, public, or conspicuous manner. A witness or a statement is discredited; the currency is depreciated; a good name is dishonored by unworthy conduct; we underestimate in our own minds; we may underrate or undervalue in statement to others. These words are used, with few exceptions, of things such as qualities, merits, attainments, etc. To disparage is to belittle by damaging comparison or suggestion; it is used only of things. A man's achievements are disparaged, his motives depreciated, his professions discredited; he himself is calumniated, slandered, etc. Compare SLANDER.

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   Synonyms:
   belittle, carp at, decry, depreciate, derogate from, detract from, discredit, dishonor, lower, underestimate, underrate, undervalue

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1. disparage

   Synonyms:
   depreciate, decry, undervalue, derogate, lower, detract, underestimate

   Antonyms:
   extol, laud, panegyrize, overestimate, exaggerate

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1. disparage, belittle, pick atverb

   express a negative opinion of

   "She disparaged her student's efforts"

   Synonyms:
   belittle, pluck at, denigrate, diminish, pick at, peck at, pull at, minimize, derogate, peck

   Antonyms:
   blandish, flatter

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1. disparageverb

   Synonyms:
   depreciate, decry, reproach, traduce, vilify, defame, undervalue, underrate, underestimate, run down, detract from, derogate from, speak ill of, inveigh against

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1. disparageverb

   Synonyms:
   belittle, decry, depreciate

   Antonyms:
   laud, extol, commend, praise

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1. List of paraphrases for "disparage":

   denigrate, offend, belittle

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1. Jim Bakke:

   There are some essential services that have to be done by government. And I know that there are people who have dedicated their lives to government work in a variety of ways, who are fully dedicated and trying to do their best. So I don't want to disparage anyone who's in the social service world, in a government setting, absolutely.

2. Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel:

   Also I don't accept the criticism seeking to disparage our security services, who do a difficult and tough job.

3. Jeb Bush:

   You cannot insult your way to the presidency, you can't disparage women, Hispanics, disabled people. Who is he kidding?

4. Kevin McCarthy:

   President Joe Biden has chosen to divide, demean, and disparage President Joe Biden fellow Americans. Why ? simply because they disagree with President Joe Biden policies, that is not leadership.

5. RJ Intindola:

   While you can see the beauty in almost everything; there are others that see nothing but ugliness in the world. They disparage everything and one must wonder, do they find pleasure in condemnation.