Definitions for: Disparagement

[n] the act of speaking contemptuously of
[n] a communication that belittles somebody or something

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*par"age*ment, n. [Cf. OF. desparagement.]
1. Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree;
injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a
lowering in rank or estimation. [Eng.]

And thought that match a foul disparagement.
--Spenser.

2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or
dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value;
dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; --
commonly with to.

It ought to be no disparagement to a star that it is
not the sun. --South.

Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation in a
Christian minister. --I. Taylor.

Syn: Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor;
debasement; degradation; disgrace.

Synonyms: depreciation, derogation, dispraise

See Also: aspersion, belittling, belittling, calumny, condescension, defamation, denigration, denigration, deprecation, detraction, detraction, disapproval, discourtesy, disdain, disrespect, hatchet job, obloquy, patronage, petty criticism, slur, sour grapes, traducement

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