dis|par|age|ment

dis|par|age|ment
dis|par|age|ment «dihs PAR ihj muhnt», noun.
1. the act of disparaging; detraction: »

The disparagement of his mother made him bristle.

2. something that lowers a thing or person in worth or importance. SYNONYM(S): aspersion.
3. a lessening in esteem or standing; discredit: »

Say nothing that will be to his disparagement with his new employer.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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