DISPARAGE


Meaning of DISPARAGE in English

v.tr. 1 speak slightingly of; depreciate. 2 bring discredit on. disparagement n. disparagingly adv.

[ ME f. OF desparagier marry unequally (as DIS-, parage equality of rank ult. f. L par equal) ]

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