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/dɪˌspær.mən.t/ or /dɪˌspær.mən.tɪnt/ · dis.par.a.men.t
noun
- The act of criticizing or belittling someone or something, often in a way that is unfair or unjustified. The politician's disparagement of her opponent's policy was widely criticized as a cheap tactic to win votes.
- A statement or action that is intended to criticize or belittle someone or something. The comedian's disparagement of the celebrity's fashion sense was a key part of the roast's humor.
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Did you know? The word 'disparagement' has been used in various contexts, including law, where it refers to a type of defamation that can lead to civil liability.