disparage
Advanced/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/
- verb
- To criticize or speak ill of
disparage in a sentence
- “The saleswoman disparaged the competitor's products to persuade her customers to buy what she was selling.”
- “Voters don't like political advertisements in which opponents disparage one another.”
- “It's a mistake to disparage their achievements.”
- “The article disparaged polo as a game for the wealthy.”
What does “disparage” mean?
disparage (verb) means to criticize or speak ill of. It is pronounced /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "disparage" mean?
- disparage (verb) means: To criticize or speak ill of
- How do you pronounce "disparage"?
- "disparage" is pronounced /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "disparage" in a sentence?
- Here is "disparage" used in a sentence: The saleswoman disparaged the competitor's products to persuade her customers to buy what she was selling.
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