disparage

/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈspærɪdʒ/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij/ (ame, mw)

disparage — verb

  • disparagepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • disparageshe / she / it
  • disparagedpast simple
  • disparaging-ing form

1. to talk about a person or thing as if it matters very little and is not worthy o

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to talk about a person or thing as if it matters very little and is not worthy of respect.

例句

At the meeting, Feng disparaged the new staff's ideas with a laugh.

disparage + someone's ideas

Online comments disparaged the small cafe before most neighbors tried its food.

同義詞
  • belittle

    very close in meaning, often stressing making someone seem small or unimportant

  • mock

    adds open laughter or ridicule rather than only contempt

  • dismiss

    can sound cooler or less insulting, focusing on refusing to take something seriously

反義詞
  • praise

    speak about someone or something with approval

  • respect

    treat the person or thing as worthy of regard

文法句型

disparage + person / group / work / idea

disparage + someone/something + as + adjective

用法筆記

Usually takes a direct object naming a person, group, idea, or piece of work. It is more formal and more openly scornful than simple criticize, and often suggests trying to lower the target's standing in other people's eyes.

常見錯誤

❌He disparaged about the plan online.
✅He disparaged the plan online.
💡Disparage takes the person or thing directly, not 'about'.
❌The report disparaged that the repairs were late.
✅The report said the repairs were late.
💡Use disparage with a person or thing you look down on, not with a that-clause.