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dis•par•age
Pronunciation: (di-spar'ij), [key]—
v.t., -aged, -ag•ing.
1. to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle:
Do not disparage good manners.
2. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of:
Your behavior will disparage the whole family. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.