disparage
verb
dis·par·age
di-ˈsper-ij
-ˈspa-rij
disparaged; disparaging; disparages
1
: to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) : to speak slightingly about (someone or something)
disparaged his opponent
religious beliefs disparaged as superstition
… drew fire this month for disparaging the company's theme parks as "cheap day-care centers for teenagers" …—Lisa Fickenscher
2
: to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation : degrade
Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento.—Lucy Stone
disparager
noun
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