disparaging

Meanings

• Adjective, Verb (disparage)

  Expressing contempt or scorn for someone or something; derogatory or insulting.

  - "His disparaging comments about her appearance were hurtful."
  - "The coach's disparaging remarks about the team's performance demotivated the players."

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Synonyms

degrading

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disparaging
despairing , repairing , sharing , sparing

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Variants

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

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Forms

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disparagingly, disparagingness, disparager's

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'separating,' from Old French 'desparager.' Disparaging came to mean 'speaking ill of' or 'expressing contempt for' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disparaging' comes from the Old French word 'desparager,' which means 'to separate.'

2. The use of disparaging language is a common form of bullying and can have serious consequences, including depression, anxiety, and even suicide.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insult: An offensive comment or action meant to belittle or humiliate someone.

2. Prejudice: An unjustified attitude or opinion toward a particular group or individual based on their race, religion, gender, or other factors.

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Culture

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Disparaging language has been used throughout history to belittle and discriminate against various groups based on race, gender, religion, and other factors. In literature, disparaging language is often used for character development, as in Mark Twain's 'Huckleberry Finn.' In music, songs with disparaging lyrics have been popular throughout history, from minstrel shows to modern rap music.

How to Memorize "disparaging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone making a rude comment or gesture. Visualize yourself responding calmly and respectfully.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disparaging' with 'kindness' or 'compassion.' This can help you remember that using disparaging language is not a kind or compassionate behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D.I.S.P.A.R.A.G.E. to remember the definitions: Disrespectful, Insulting, Scornful, Put-down, Arrogant, Gloating, Evasive.

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