English / word
disparage
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To regard or represent as being of little worth; to belittle.
In context
01
It is unfair to disparage the sincere efforts of the volunteers.
02
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Synonyms
denigrate,criticize,belittle
Antonyms
praise,compliment,acclaim
Collocations
disparage someone's efforts,disparage someone's reputation,unfairly disparage
Verb forms
Past: disparaged · Past participle: disparaged · -ing: disparaging