disparage
verbTo speak about someone or something in a way that belittles it.
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deprecating
adjectiveExpressing disapproval or making something seem less valuable.
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nounA disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.
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adjectiveTraditionally describing a man or boy as having qualities considered feminine; often disparaging.
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adjectiveExpressing disapproval or contempt.
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nounA person described disparagingly as dismissive of artistic or intellectual interests.
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