transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈsper-ij, -ˈspa-rij ]
transitive verb
( -aged ; -ag·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, to degrade by marriage below one's class, disparage, from Anglo-French desparager to marry below one's class, from des- dis- + parage equality, lineage, from per peer
Date: 14th century
1. : to lower in rank or reputation : degrade
2. : to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about
Synonyms: see decry
• dis·par·age·ment -ij-mənt noun
• dis·par·ag·er noun
• dis·par·ag·ing adjective
• dis·par·ag·ing·ly -ij-iŋ-lē adverb