All 3 Uses
disparage
in
The Name of the Wind
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- Not to disparage your choice of instrument," I said quickly "It's just that your voice deserves better accompaniment than a lyre can give you.†
p. 518.3disparage = criticizing or making seem less important
- She sighed disparagingly.†
p. 550.9 *disparagingly = with criticism or in a manner that makes something seem less important
- "It's about as serious as a frostburn," Bast said disparagingly.†
p. 639.7
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)