disparagement

English

Etymology

From Old French desparagement.

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Noun

disparagement (countable and uncountable, plural disparagements)

  1. The act of disparaging, of belittling.
    Synonyms: insult, put-down, ridicule
    His disparagement of his opponent failed to dissuade voters.

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