problems that exist when there is a disparity of power [=when one person, group, etc., has much more power than another]
The age disparity between the players is obvious.
the region's increasing income disparity
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dis|par|ag|er — «dihs PAR uh juhr», noun. a person who disparages or dishonors; one who belittles, vilifies, or disgraces … Useful english dictionary
dis|par|i|ty — «dihs PAR uh tee», noun, plural ties. 1. lack of equality: »disparity in numbers. The old man ignored the disparity in their ages as he enjoyed the company of the young man. The continuing economic disparity between the “haves” and the “have… … Useful english dictionary
dis|par|age — «dihs PAR ihj», transitive verb, aged, ag|ing. 1. to speak slightingly of; say (something) is of less value or importance than it actually is; belittle: »The coward disparaged the hero s brave attempt to rescue the drowning child. SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
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;… … Useful english dictionary
dis|par|ag|ing|ly — «dihs PAR uh jihng lee», adverb. so as to disparage; slightingly … Useful english dictionary
dis|par|ag|ing — «dihs PAR uh jihng», adjective. that disparages; slighting: »The drama critic made disparaging comments on the new play … Useful english dictionary
dis|par|lure — «DIHS pahr LUR», noun. a synthetic form of the sex attractant of the female gypsy moth, more potent than gyplure: »Availability of the synthetic pheromone disparlure has…greatly increased the efficiency of the trapping program, and led to the… … Useful english dictionary
self-dis|par|age|ment — «SEHLF dihs PAR ihj muhnt», noun. disparagement of oneself … Useful english dictionary
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