disparagement

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or expression of contempt, disrespect, or belittling toward someone or something.

  - "His constant disparagement of her ideas made it difficult for her to contribute in meetings."
  - "The coach's disparagement of the team's performance demotivated the players."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disparagement
desperation , exasperation , frustration , infatuation

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Variants

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disparage , disparaged , disparagement , disparagements , disparager , disparagers , disparages , disparaging

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Etymology

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From Old French desparager, 'to destroy, ruin, or damage,' from des-, 'apart' + parcager, 'to keep in order, protect.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disparagement' comes from the Old French word 'desparager,' which means 'to destroy, ruin, or damage.'

2. Disparagement can take many forms, from verbal insults and put-downs to nonverbal cues like rolling one's eyes or sneering.

3. In some cultures, disparagement is considered a sign of respect or a way to show affection. For example, in some Middle Eastern cultures, it is common to tease and make fun of friends and family as a way of showing closeness and familiarity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insult: Insult is a direct and intentional injury to someone's reputation, feelings, or self-esteem. Disparagement is a broader term that can include insults, but it also includes more subtle forms of disrespect and belittling.

2. Defamation: Defamation refers to false statements that harm a person's reputation. Disparagement, on the other hand, can refer to both true and false statements that are intended to belittle or disrespect someone.

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Culture

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Disparagement has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to depict various forms of disrespect, contempt, and sarcasm. In literature, authors like Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde have used disparagement to add depth and complexity to their characters and stories.

How to Memorize "disparagement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a face of contempt or disrespect towards someone or something. Visualize the negative body language and tone of voice that often accompanies disparagement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disparagement' with words like 'contempt,' 'disrespect,' and 'belittling.' Think of situations where you have witnessed or experienced disparagement and recall the emotions and feelings that came with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Disrespectful People Always Negatively Evaluate' to help remember the definition of disparagement.

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