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Vocabulary Entry
disparager
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who speaks of someone or something in a derogatory or belittling way.
Example Sentences
"The disparager of the event was quickly called out for being overly negative."
"She felt hurt by the disparager's comments about her work."
"In his speech, he became a disparager of the opposing team's efforts."
V
verb
To speak of or treat someone or something as lesser or inferior.
Example Sentences
"He disparaged her achievements in front of the committee."
"It is unkind to disparage others simply to feel better about oneself."
"The critic disparaged the film for its lack of originality."