disparage
1 of 1verb/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
Forms:disparages,disparaging,disparaged,disparaged
1
to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them
- He often disparages his colleagues during team meetings, creating a negative atmosphere.
- She disparaged the company's previous management, highlighting their alleged failures.
- In the upcoming debate, both candidates may attempt to disparage each other's policies.
- Without proper evidence, it would be unfair to disparage someone's character.
- It is important that we not disparage others based on superficial judgments.
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