past participle as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He has never allowed anyone to disparage his work as a writer.

Definition:To speak of (someone or something) in a way that diminishes the honor, dignity, or importance of; to belittle or denigrate.

From disparage

Example:The editorial contained a strong message against the disparagement of traditional values.

Definition:The action or an instance of speaking of someone or something in a way that diminishes their honor, dignity, or importance; belittling or denigrating someone or something.

From disparagement