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- [dih-spar-ij]
- /dɪˈspær ɪdʒ/
- /dɪsˈpærɪʤə /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-spar-ij]
- /dɪˈspær ɪdʒ/
Definitions of disparager word
- verb with object disparager to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners. 1
- verb with object disparager to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family. 1
- noun disparager One who disparages. 1
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Origin of disparager
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French desparag(i)er to match unequally, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -parag(i)er, derivative of parage equality, equivalent to par(er) to equalize (< Latin parāre; see peer1) + -age -age
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Parts of speech for Disparager
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disparager popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
disparager usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disparager
noun disparager
- doubter — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- complainant — A complainant is a person who starts a court case in a court of law.
- quibbler — an instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
- caviler — a person who cavils
- censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.
Antonyms for disparager
noun disparager
- complimenter — a person who compliments
- praiser — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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