DISPARAGE

disparage

Noun

  1. Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Verb

  1. To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
  2. To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
  3. To ridicule, mock, discredit.


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