Antonyms for disparage
dɪˈspær ɪdʒdis·par·age

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 4 votes

1. disparage

   To decry is to cry down, in some noisy, public, or conspicuous manner. A witness or a statement is discredited; the currency is depreciated; a good name is dishonored by unworthy conduct; we underestimate in our own minds; we may underrate or undervalue in statement to others. These words are used, with few exceptions, of things such as qualities, merits, attainments, etc. To disparage is to belittle by damaging comparison or suggestion; it is used only of things. A man's achievements are disparaged, his motives depreciated, his professions discredited; he himself is calumniated, slandered, etc. Compare SLANDER.

   See synonyms for PRAISE.

   Synonyms:
   belittle, carp at, decry, depreciate, derogate from, detract from, discredit, dishonor, lower, underestimate, underrate, undervalue

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 2 votes

1. disparage

   Antonyms:
   extol, laud, panegyrize, overestimate, exaggerate

   Synonyms:
   depreciate, decry, undervalue, derogate, lower, detract, underestimate

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:2.0 / 3 votes

1. disparage, belittle, pick atverb

   express a negative opinion of

   "She disparaged her student's efforts"

   Antonyms:
   blandish, flatter

   Synonyms:
   belittle, pluck at, denigrate, diminish, pick at, peck at, pull at, minimize, derogate, peck

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. disparageverb

   Antonyms:
   laud, extol, commend, praise

   Synonyms:
   belittle, decry, depreciate

How to use disparage in a sentence?

1. Brian Kemp:

   While outside agitators disparage this office and falsely attack us, we have kept our head down and remained focused on ensuring secure, accessible, and fair elections for all voters, the fact is that it has never been easier to register to vote and get engaged in the electoral process in Georgia, and we are incredibly proud to report this new record.

2. Jim Albracht:

   During the broadcast, I used a comparison when trying to describe a talented Maryland basketball player. In no way did I intend to offend or disparage the player, i take full responsibility for my inappropriate word choice and offer a sincere apology to him and anyone else who was offended. I will use this as an opportunity to grow as a person and learn more about unconscious bias.

3. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush:

   At some point, if you're being defined by a guy who can just make a phone call and just get on, get on the talk shows all the time and all he does is disparage you. Yeah, you've got to fight back, my message is one of hope and optimism, not the fact that the world's coming to an end.

4. Jim Bakke:

   There are some essential services that have to be done by government. And I know that there are people who have dedicated their lives to government work in a variety of ways, who are fully dedicated and trying to do their best. So I don't want to disparage anyone who's in the social service world, in a government setting, absolutely.

5. Brian Kemp:

   I stand against any person or organization that peddles this type of unbridled hate and unapologetic bigotry, these vile efforts to degrade and disparage others are contrary to the highest ideals of our state and country. We unequivocally condemn this group and their horrible actions.

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