disparagement

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a communication that belittles somebody or something
  2. noun the act of speaking contemptuously of

Etymology

From Old French desparagement.

In classic literature

Synonyms

depreciation, derogation

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
disrespect
Narrower (hyponyms)
detraction, defamation, sour grapes, denigration, aspersion, condescension

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