All 3 Uses
disparage
in
The Silver Music Box
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- The man stopped and looked Clara and her father up and down disparagingly.†
p. 62.4disparagingly = with criticism or in a manner that makes something seem less important
- Paul didn't flinch from the man's disparaging scrutiny.†
p. 92.5 *disparaging = criticizing or making seem less important
- Her colleagues, Frieda and Gertrud, bustled about, tossing him disparaging glances.†
p. 94.2
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)