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disparaged

UK
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒd/
US
/dɪsˈpɛrɪdʒd/

Translations

disparageverb

disparaged

Past Simple

disparaged
Past Simple
disparaged
Past Participle
disparaging
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/
US
/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
belittle
deprecate
denigrate
diminish
slight
ridicule
mock
scorn
deride
Antonyms
praise
compliment
laud
extol

Definitions

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.
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