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dispraise

dis·praise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-preyz]
    • /dɪsˈpreɪz/
    • /dɪsprˈeɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-preyz]
    • /dɪsˈpreɪz/

Definitions of dispraise word

  • verb with object dispraise to speak of as undeserving or unworthy; censure; disparage. 1
  • noun dispraise an act or instance of dispraising; censure. 1
  • noun dispraise Censure; criticism. 1
  • verb dispraise to express disapproval or condemnation of 0
  • noun dispraise the disapproval, etc, expressed 0
  • verb transitive dispraise to speak of with disapproval or disparagement; censure 0

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Origin of dispraise

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French despreis(i)er, equivalent to des- dis-1 + preis(i)er to praise

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Parts of speech for Dispraise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

dispraise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for dispraise

verb dispraise

  • annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
  • criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
  • pique — a fabric of cotton, spun rayon, or silk, woven lengthwise with raised cords.
  • slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
  • taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.

Antonyms for dispraise

verb dispraise

  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.

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