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Webster 1913 Edition


Disparagement

Dis-par′age-ment

,
Noun.
[Cf. OF.
desparagement
.]
1.
Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.
[Eng.]
And thought that match a foul
disparagement
.
Spenser.
2.
Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; – commonly with to.
It ought to be no
disparagement
to a star that it is not the sun.
South.
Syn. – Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor; debasement; degradation; disgrace.

Webster 1828 Edition


Disparagement

DISPARAGEMENT

,
Noun.
1.
The matching of a man or woman to one of inferior rank or condition, and against the rule of decency.
2.
Injury by union or comparison with something of inferior excellence.
3.
Diminution of value or excellence; reproach; disgrace; indignity; dishonor; followed by to.
It ought to be no disparagement to a stat that it is not the sun.
To be a humble Christian is not disparagement to a prince, or a nobleman.

Definition 2024


disparagement

disparagement

English

Noun

disparagement (plural disparagements)

  1. The act of disparaging, of belittling.
    His disparagement of his opponent failed to dissuade voters.

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