Disparage

v. t.	1.	To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor by an unequal marriage. [imp. & p. p. Disparaged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Disparaging .] Alas! that any of my nation Should ever so foul disparaged be. - Chaucer.
	2.	To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue. Those forbidding appearances which sometimes disparage the actions of men sincerely pious. - Bp. Atterbury. Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms. - Milton.
n.	1.	Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior. Dissuaded her from such a disparage. - Spenser.

Verb

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disparage - express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts" Synonyms: belittle, pick at Antonyms: blandish, flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly

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