disparagement
[dih-spar-ij-muh nt]
- the act of disparaging.
- something that derogates or casts in a bad light, as a remark or censorious essay.
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Origin of disparagement
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Examples from the Web for disparagement
Contemporary Examples
Disparagement painted over with the brushstrokes of complimentary praise is still disparagement.
He believes that mockery, disparagement, or airing personal grudges are never appropriate.
Today, “businessman” and “profit” are no longer words of disparagement in India.
Historical Examples
It is no disparagement of Walpole to say he is unworthy of you, for who would be worthy?
Lord KilgobbinCharles Lever
Some disparagement of Jim, I believe—not too loud though, we were too near the house.
Lord JimJoseph Conrad
Would it not be like a disparagement of Nelly if he were to confess that he had never loved her?
Mary GrayKatharine Tynan
It is no disparagement to truth, that it can only prevail where reason prevails.
It is no disparagement of you or of myself to say that no boy could appreciate you.
The Master-Knot of Human FateEllis Meredith
Word Origin and History for disparagement
n.
late 15c., from Old French desparagement, from desparagier (see disparage).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper