Disparagement

Definition:

  • (n.) Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.
  • (n.) Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to.

Compare disparagement with other words:

belittlement vs. disparagement

disparage vs. disparagement

belittling vs. disparagement

disparagement vs. disparaging

detraction vs. disparagement

disdain vs. disparagement

denigration vs. disparagement

disparagement vs. respect