disparage

Meanings

• Verb

  Speak or write about (someone or something) in a critical or contemptible way

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=83326232"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disparage
marriage , appliance , advice , parage

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Variants

List of all variants of disparage that leads to same result
disparage , disparaged , disparagement , disparagements , disparager , disparagers , disparages , disparaging

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Forms

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disparaged, disparages, disparaging

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to pull apart', from Old French desparager, from des- 'apart' + parer 'provide, protect'. Disparaging someone or something involves criticizing them in a damaging or belittling way.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disparate' means 'very different' and comes from the same Latin root as 'disparage'.

2. Disparaging someone is not always intended to be malicious; it can also be a way of expressing strong opinions or giving constructive criticism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defamation: Defamation refers to making false statements about someone that harm their reputation. Disparaging someone involves expressing critical or contemptible opinions, but it is not necessarily false.

2. Bullying: Bullying involves using power or influence to harm or intimidate someone, often through verbal or written disparagement.

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Culture

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Disparage has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to convey negative emotions and opinions. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago disparages Othello's wife Desdemona, leading to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "disparage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pulling someone or something apart to represent the idea of disparaging them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with negative emotions and critical opinions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the etymology of the word: 'disparage' comes from 'desparager', meaning 'to pull apart'.

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