DISPRAISE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word dispraise. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISPRAISE
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belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||||
condemn | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||||
criticize | verbv | |||||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||||
denigrate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||||
derogate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down | ||||||||
rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||||
reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||||
vilify | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||||
disparagement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a communication that belittles somebody or something • the act of speaking contemptuously of |