disparage
/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
dis · par · age
dɪ · ˈspær · ɪdʒ
English Definition
v. belittle; criticize; diminish
Significado en Español
despreciar, menospreciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chê bai, coi thường
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Example Sentence
It's wrong to disparage someone's efforts.
贬低某人的努力是错误的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis- (lower) + par (equal, compare) + age → belittle, defame
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “disparage”.
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A
praise
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B
belittle
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C
enlighten
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D
ignore
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B — belittle.
“disparage” means v. belittle; criticize; diminish
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A kind teacher will never ______ a student for asking a simple question.
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A
praise
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B
encourage
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C
admire
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D
disparage
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D — disparage.
“disparage” means v. belittle; criticize; diminish
Common questions about “disparage”
What does “disparage” mean?
disparage — v. belittle; criticize; diminish. In Chinese: 贬低；轻视.
How do you pronounce “disparage”?
disparage is pronounced /dɪˈspærɪdʒ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · par · age.
How do you use “disparage” in a sentence?
It's wrong to disparage someone's efforts. (贬低某人的努力是错误的。)
What are synonyms for “disparage”?
belittle, decry — all close in meaning to disparage (v. belittle; criticize; diminish).
Is “disparage” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. disparage appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “disparage”?
dis- (lower) + par (equal, compare) + age → belittle, defame
