Both Uses
disparage
in
Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer
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- "Thank you for joining us, Miss Swan," Mr. Mason said in a disparaging tone.†
Chpt 5disparaging = criticizing or making seem less important
- He gave me a disparaging look as he chewed.
Chpt 17 *disparaging = criticizing
Definitions:
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(1)
(disparage) to criticize or make seem less important -- especially in a disrespectful or contemptuous manner
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)