disparagement
|dis-par-age-ment|
C1
/dɪˈspærɪdʒmənt/
(disparage)
belittle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disparagement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desparagement', where 'des-' meant 'apart' and 'parage' meant 'rank or lineage'.
Historical Evolution
'desparagement' changed from Old French word 'desparagement' and eventually became the modern English word 'disparagement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to marry below one's rank', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'belittlement or denigration'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval or lack of respect.
His disparagement of the new policy was evident in his speech.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40