Thesaurus: disparage

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1. v. t. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage.
2. v. t. To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
3. n. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
4. v. express a negative opinion of
5. 1. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage. [Obs.] Alas! that any of my nation Should ever so foul disparaged be. Chaucer. 2. To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue. Those forbidding appearances which sometimes disparage the actions of men sincerely pious. Bp. Atterbury. Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms. Milton. Syn. -- To decry; depreciate; undervalue; underrate; cheapen; vilify; reproach; detract from; derogate from; degrade; debase. See Decry. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. [Obs.] Chaucer. Dissuaded her from such a disparage. Spenser.
6. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. [Obs.]Chaucer.Dissuaded her from such a disparage. Spenser.
7. v:100 v. express a negative opinion of