Sekirov Dictionary

disparage

/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/

verb 3
noun 1
forms 5

verb3

•
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.
- Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms. — 1671
•
To ridicule, mock, discredit.
- Had he disparaged my personal appearance I should in all probability have laughed at him with lively indifference — 1878
•
(no longer used) To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
- Alas! that any of my nation Should ever so foul disparaged be. — 1860

noun1

•
(no longer used) Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
- But, for his meane degree might not aspire / To match so high, her friends with counsell sage / Dissuaded her from such a disparage […] — 1596

forms

disparaged · disparaging · disparages · disparageth · disparagest

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