disparage

Meanings

Verb

express a negative opinion of
- "She disparaged her student's efforts"
To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
To ridicule, mock, discredit.

Noun

Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English disparage (noun), disparagen (verb), from Old French desparage (noun), desparagier (verb), from des- (“dis-”) + parage (“equal rank, rank”).

Synonyms

belittle, pick at

Antonyms

flatter

Scrabble Score: 13

disparage is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
disparage is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
disparage is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

disparage is a valid Words With Friends word