'Disparagement' definitions:
Definition of 'disparagement'
(from WordNet)
noun
A communication that belittles somebody or something [syn: disparagement, depreciation, derogation]
noun
The act of speaking contemptuously of [syn: disparagement, dispraise]
Definition of 'Disparagement'
From: GCIDE
- Disparagement \Dis*par"age*ment\, n. [Cf. OF. desparagement.]
- 1. Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]
- And thought that match a foul disparagement. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to. [1913 Webster]
- It ought to be no disparagement to a star that it is not the sun. --South. [1913 Webster]
- Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation in a Christian minister. --I. Taylor.
- Syn: Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor; debasement; degradation; disgrace. [1913 Webster]