What is "disparaging" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does disparaging mean in English? Meaning of disparaging definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "disparaging" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "disparaging": expressive of low opinion

Adjective

  • Meaning: expressive of low opinion
  • Example: derogatory comments disparaging remarks about the new house
  • Synonyms: derogative derogatory disparaging
  • Similar: uncomplimentary
  • Pronunciation in UK: /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/

  • Adjective: Insulting, ridiculing. The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.
  • Synonyms:

    snide, unfavorable, derogatory, defamatory, pejorative, depreciatory, minimizing, detractory, epithetical,

    Antonyms:

    nice, favorable, complimentary, praising,

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    disparaging in English: disparaging
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