DISPARAGING Definition & Meaning

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disparaging

[ dih-spar-i-jing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon:
a disparaging remark.

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Sensitive Note

In this dictionary, the label Disparaging indicates that a term or definition is used with a deliberate intent to disparage, as to belittle a particular ethnic, religious, or social group. It is often paired with the label Offensive, which describes a term that gives offense whether or not any offense was intended.

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Origin of disparaging¹

First recorded in 1635–45; disparag(e) + -ing ²

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Example Sentences

Haden Kirkpatrick, a top State Farm executive, said he was fired after being recorded in an undercover video making disparaging remarks about Pacific Palisades homeowners.

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“I believe that R.W. wasting the time, thereby disparaging HENLEY’s name and the Big U Enterprise’s reputation, and potentially flouting that disrespect with the lyrics of the ‘diss’ song, led to a dispute,” Roosa wrote.

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The president has also called repeatedly for the annexation of Canada, disparaging it as the 51st state and addressing its prime minister as governor.

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All previous disparaging comments "to the extent within her control" must also be retracted, the ruling also said.

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It added that relationships had "broken down" between Mr and Mrs Sharp and Cedar staff, citing "ongoing incidents of verbal aggression, disparaging comments, and intimidation towards staff".

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