Verb
- 1. disparage, belittle, pick at, knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
- usage: express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's efforts"
Adjective
- 1. derogative, derogatory, disparaging, uncomplimentary (vs. complimentary)
- usage: expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
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