dis·praise | \ (ˌ)dis-ˈprāz 
\
\dispraised; dispraising; dispraises
Definition of dispraise
: to comment on with disapproval or censure
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dispraise noun
dispraiser noun
dispraisingly \ (ˌ)dis-ˈprā-ziŋ-lē \ adverb
\ adverbSynonyms & Antonyms for dispraise
Synonyms
- blame,
- censure,
- condemn,
- criticize,
- denounce,
- dis
- (also diss)
- [slang],
- fault,
- knock,
- pan,
- reprehend,
- slag
- [chiefly British]
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The first known use of dispraise was in the 13th century
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