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disparage

/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

/dɪsˈpɛrɪdʒ/

Translations

disparageverb

disparaged

Past Simple

disparaged

Past Participle

disparaging

Gerund

/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

/dɪsˈpɛrɪdʒ/

He tends to disparage his colleagues' efforts, which affects team morale.

Il a tendance à dénigrer les efforts de ses collègues, ce qui nuit au moral de l'équipe.

Additional translations

jeter le discrédit surTourneure plus soutenue; emploi fréquent en contexte formel ou journalistique.

Synonyms

Antonyms

disparageverb

To speak of or treat slightingly; to belittle or undervalue.

He tends to disparage his colleagues' efforts, which affects team morale.

To bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of.

The politician's comments were intended to disparage his opponent's reputation.