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disparage

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of disparage

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

disparaged polo as a sport for the idle rich

Synonyms of disparage

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, denigrate, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off

Words Related to disparage

disapprove (of), dislike

censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate

asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify

discredit, disgrace

Phrases Synonymous with disparage

Near Antonyms of disparage

approve, countenance, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, sanction

commend, compliment, eulogize

Antonyms of disparage

acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise

Synonym Discussion of disparage

decry, depreciate, disparage, belittle mean to express a low opinion of. decry implies open condemnation with intent to discredit.

- decried their defeatist attitude

depreciate implies a representing as being of less value than commonly believed.

- critics depreciate his plays for being unabashedly sentimental

disparage implies depreciation by indirect means such as slighting or invidious comparison.

- disparaged polo as a game for the rich

belittle usually suggests a contemptuous or envious attitude.

- belittled the achievements of others

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