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disparaged

/dɪˈspærɪdʒd/ /dɪˈspærɪdʒɪd/

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verb

To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

Examples :

"The politician disparaged his opponent's experience, claiming it was insignificant compared to his own. "

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verb

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.

Examples :

"The critic disparaged the young artist's early work, comparing it unfavorably to the masterpieces of established painters. "

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verb

To ridicule, mock, discredit.

Examples :

"The bully disparaged the smaller boy's artwork, saying it looked like a toddler had made it. "

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