Definition of: disparage

(dis·par′ij) v.t. ·aged, ·ag·ing
1. To speak of slightingly; undervalue.
2. To bring discredit or dishonor upon. [<OF desparagier match unequally <des- down, away (<L dis-) + parage equality, rank]
—dis·par′ag·er noun
—dis·par′ag·ing·ly adverb Synonyms: belittle, decry, depreciate, discredit, dishonor, lower, underestimate, underrate, undervalue. To decry is to cry down, in some noisy, public, or conspicuous manner. A witness or a statement is discredited; the currency is depreciated; a good name is dishonored by unworthy conduct; we underestimate in our own minds; we may underrate or undervalue in statement to others. To disparage is to belittle by damaging comparison or suggestion. These words are used, with few exceptions, of things such as qualities, merits, attainments, etc. See ASPERSE. Antonyms: see synonyms for PRAISE.