[ dɪ'sparɪdʒ ]
■ verb represent as being of little worth; scorn.
Derivatives
~ment noun
disparaging adjective
disparagingly adverb
Origin
ME (in the sense 'marry someone of unequal rank', also 'bring discredit on'): from OFr. desparagier 'marry someone of unequal rank', based on L. par 'equal'.