Women who protested for an end to the war were often disparaged in this way. Conservatives disparaged the President's commitment to missile defense, suspecting an elaborate conspiracy to deny them the prize they seek.
Similarly, it is asked, what does disparaged mean?
transitive verb. 1 : to depreciate (see depreciate sense 1) by indirect means (such as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about religious beliefs disparaged as superstition. 2 : to lower in rank or reputation : degrade.
Additionally, what does it mean to disparage a person? : meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something : serving or intended to disparage someone or something a disparaging term/word … disparaging comments from ordinarily sane and sympathetic critics …—
In respect to this, how do you use disparage in a simple sentence?
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- It is never right to disparage people based on ethnicity.
- You disparage my brother by saying he is worthless?
- I cannot believe that you belittle and disparage people who have little in common with you.
- Spreading false rumors about Judy will unfairly disparage her reputation.
What does disparaging mean in a sentence?
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family.
