Disparage
To speak of or treat someone or something with contempt or demeaning language; to belittle or devalue.
verbDisparage
To speak of or treat someone or something with contempt or demeaning language; to belittle or devalue.
verbImagine This
When the garbage company went on strike, garbage piled up and started to smell, customers began to complain and talked down to the company. If your boss always bosses you around, wouldn’t you feel belittled?
Sounds Like
This garbage
Looks Like
Disparity (difference); Asparagus (the vegetable)
Remember This
Disparage means to belittle or devalue someone or something. It is not the same as disparity (a difference) and often appears in criticism or negative commentary.
Other Forms
Note
Use with an object: disparage someone or disparage something. Disparaging describes the act; disparagingly describes the manner. Be careful not to confuse with depreciate (financial value).