इंग्रजी

disparagement

gb/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम formal C1 action
1

belittling criticism or disrespectful talk

unkind talk that makes someone or something seem less good or less important

वापर नमुना: disparagement of [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Often confused with disparity (difference) or discrimination (unfair treatment). Disparagement is about negative talk or comments.
समानार्थी शब्द
denigration (Very close in meaning; emphasizes damaging someone’s reputation.) | belittling (Focuses on making someone/something seem small or unimportant.) | derogation (More formal; often refers to lowering status or respect.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
praise (Positive speech that expresses approval or admiration.) | respect (An attitude or behavior showing high regard rather than belittling.)
सहप्रयोग
disparagement of women |disparagement of colleagues |public disparagement |constant disparagement |open disparagement |unwarranted disparagement |verbal disparagement |campaign of disparagement |subject someone to disparagement |avoid disparagement
विषय
communication |conflict |emotions |society
उदाहरणे
  • The manager warned the team that personal disparagement would not be tolerated.
  • She grew tired of the constant disparagement of her work in meetings.
  • The article crossed the line from criticism into disparagement.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • His comments felt like disparagement.
  • I don’t like the disparagement of my friends.
नाम formal C1 entity
2

a remark that belittles

a rude or unfair comment about someone or something

वापर नमुना: a disparagement about [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may treat this as countable without an article; in this sense it is often used with a/an (a disparagement) or in the plural (disparagements), though the uncountable sense is more common overall.
समानार्थी शब्द
put-down (More informal; often quick and pointed.) | insult (Broader; may be abusive rather than merely belittling.) | slight (Often subtler or less direct than disparagement.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
compliment (A positive remark expressing approval.)
सहप्रयोग
a disparagement about someone |a disparagement of someone |personal disparagements |casual disparagements |a cruel disparagement |a needless disparagement |a public disparagement |respond to disparagements
विषय
communication |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • He slipped in a disparagement about her accent and then changed the subject.
  • The speech contained several disparagements aimed at rival candidates.
  • Even as a joke, that kind of disparagement can hurt people.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • That was a disparagement about my job.
  • Please don’t make disparagements about people’s looks.
नाम legal C2 abstract
3

legal harm to business reputation

in law, harmful statements that can damage a business or product

वापर नमुना: disparagement of [product/title/business]
सामान्य चूक:
Often mixed up with defamation; disparagement commonly focuses on harm to products, business interests, or property rights rather than personal reputation.
समानार्थी शब्द
trade libel (Common legal label for disparaging statements about a business’s goods or services.) | injurious falsehood (Legal term emphasizing the falsity and the resulting economic harm.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
endorsement (Public approval that supports reputation or sales rather than harming them.)
सहप्रयोग
claim of disparagement |action for disparagement |alleged disparagement |disparagement of a product |disparagement of title |commercial disparagement |prove disparagement |damages for disparagement
विषय
law |business |media
उदाहरणे
  • The company threatened a lawsuit for disparagement after the competitor’s ad made false claims about its product.
  • Their attorney argued that the statements amounted to disparagement and caused measurable losses.
  • The settlement included language addressing potential disparagement of the brand.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • In some cases, disparagement can lead to a lawsuit.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
disparagement
IPA
GB/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
dis - par - age - ment (४ अक्षरखंड)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: disparagement
  • Plural: disparagement, disparagements
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
disparagements noun
Core family
disparage verb C1 disparaging adjective
Related words
disparagingly adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
praise noun B1
वाक्प्रचार

disparagement of title

1
/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt əv tˈaɪtəl/
fixed phrase legal

false claim harming property ownership

a legal claim about false statements that harm property ownership rights

उदाहरणे
  • The developer alleged disparagement of title after a false lien was recorded.
  • Her lawyer argued that the public statement amounted to disparagement of title and blocked the sale.
  • The court required evidence that the false claim caused a measurable loss for disparagement of title.

in disparagement of

1
/ˈɪn dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt əv/
fixed phrase formal

speaking critically of

used to say you are criticizing someone or something

उदाहरणे
  • She said nothing in disparagement of her predecessor.
  • The review was frank but not written in disparagement of the author.
  • He spoke in disparagement of the plan without offering an alternative.

non-disparagement agreement

1
/nˈɑn dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt əɡɹˈimənt/
fixed phrase legal

agreement not to criticize publicly

a legal agreement to not say negative things about someone

उदाहरणे
  • As part of the exit package, he signed a non-disparagement agreement.
  • They refused to sign a non-disparagement agreement that restricted personal statements.
  • The spokesperson said the parties remain bound by a non-disparagement agreement.

non-disparagement clause

1
/nˈɑn dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt klˈɔz/
fixed phrase legal

contract term banning negative talk

a contract rule that says you cannot criticize the other side publicly

उदाहरणे
  • The settlement included a non-disparagement clause covering social media posts.
  • Her lawyer advised her to read the non-disparagement clause carefully before signing.
  • The company said the former employee violated the non-disparagement clause in the agreement.

product disparagement

1
/pɹˈɑdʌkt dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase legal

legal claim over false product criticism

a legal claim about harmful false statements about a product

उदाहरणे
  • The brand filed a complaint alleging product disparagement in the competitor’s campaign.
  • The court required proof of loss before allowing the product disparagement claim to proceed.
  • Their lawyer argued that the statement was opinion, not product disparagement.

trade disparagement

1
/tɹˈeɪd dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase legal

legal harm to business goods/services

a legal case about harmful statements that damage a business

उदाहरणे
  • The suit included a trade disparagement claim based on the rival’s allegations.
  • They settled to avoid the cost of litigating trade disparagement.
  • The judge dismissed the trade disparagement count for lack of evidence of damages.

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