Disparaging Synonyms and Antonyms

Express a negative opinion of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. deprecating
  2. defaming
  3. slighting
  4. belittle
  5. minimizing
  6. depreciating
  7. discrediting
  8. derogating
  9. disparage
  10. underrating
  11. slurring
  12. ridiculing
  13. rapping
  14. denigrating
  15. belittling
  16. dishonoring
  17. downgrading
  18. disdaining
  19. discounting
  20. decrying
  21. detracting
  22. demoralizing
  23. demeaning
  24. degrading
  25. criticizing
  26. blackening
  27. abusing
Antonyms:
  1. flattering
  2. sanctioning
  3. complimenting
  4. approving
  5. praising
  6. lauding
  7. extolling
  8. commending

Words Related to Disparaging

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Disparaging Sentence Examples

  • I will answer your questions and give you the information you need to get through this, but if you dare say one more disparaging word about my best friend, this will not end well for you.

  • If your teen makes disparaging comments about his or her own appearance, sit down and have a conversation about how he or she is feeling.

  • Despite a hostile reception and disparaging remarks from sections of the Scottish press, the nationalist campaign could be right on target.

  • Some children are trained earlier, and some, after enduring the disparaging looks of others, are fully potty trained at a later age.

  • It is in any case unfair to decide questions by disparaging terms, and to argue as if the whole choice were between materialistic or idealistic monism, leaving realism out of court.

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