disparage
/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ verb C2- 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.
- To ridicule, mock, discredit.
He/she/it disparages · Past disparaged · Past participle disparaged · -ing form disparaging
Verb forms
- Base form
- disparage
- He/she/it
- disparages
- Past
- disparaged
- Past participle
- disparaged
- -ing form
- disparaging
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