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View usage for: (dɪspærɪdʒmənt) uncountable nounDisparagement is the act of speaking about someone or something in a way which shows that you donot have a good opinion of them. [formal] Reviewers have been almost unanimous in their disparagement of this book. [+ of] Synonyms: contempt, criticism, ridicule, discredit More Synonyms of disparagement disparagement in American English (dɪˈspærɪdʒmənt) noun1. a disparaging or being disparaged; detraction 2. anything that discredits Examples of 'disparagement' in a sentencedisparagement They were unanimous in their disparagement of the book. Synonyms ridicule discredit condemnation lessening depreciation degradation denunciation slander debasement underestimation derogation contumely (literary) belittlement detraction Additional synonymsHe has flatly denied casting aspersions on the star's character. Synonyms slander, abuse, smear, censure, slur, reproach, defamation, vilification, denigration, calumny, character assassination, disparagement, vituperation, obloquy, detraction, traducement Definition a humiliating insult Synonyms scorn, abuse, insult, contempt, humiliation, arrogance, disdain, affront, indignity, derision, rudeness, opprobrium, insolence, obloquy, superciliousness Definition fault-finding or censure The policy had repeatedly come under strong criticism. Synonyms fault-finding, censure, disapproval, disparagement, stick (slang), knocking (informal), panning (informal), slamming (slang), slating (informal), flak (informal), slagging (slang), strictures, bad press, denigration, brickbats (informal), character assassination, sideswipe, critical remarks, animadversion Nearby words ofdisparagement - disorientated
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