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diparaged

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To criticize or speak of someone or something in a derogatory or belittling manner.

Senses:

1. To express a lack of respect or approval towards someone or something.

2. To discredit or devalue someone's abilities or achievements.

Usage:

1. She was constantly being diparaged by her colleagues for her unconventional ideas.

2. It is not fair to diparage someone's efforts without understanding the challenges they faced.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been criticized or belittled.

Sense:

1. Described negatively or in a disparaging manner.

Usage:

1. The film received diparaged reviews from the critics, but the audiences loved it.

2. Despite the diparaged reputation of the restaurant, I found their food to be delicious.

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