disparagement
gb/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/ us/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
C1
Anh
Các nghĩa
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Danh từ
formal
C1
action
1
belittling criticism or disrespectful talk
unkind talk that makes someone or something seem less good or less important
Mẫu sử dụng:
disparagement of [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often confused with disparity (difference) or discrimination (unfair treatment). Disparagement is about negative talk or comments.
Từ đồng nghĩa
denigration (Very close in meaning; emphasizes damaging someone’s reputation.)
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belittling (Focuses on making someone/something seem small or unimportant.)
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derogation (More formal; often refers to lowering status or respect.)
Từ trái nghĩa
praise (Positive speech that expresses approval or admiration.)
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respect (An attitude or behavior showing high regard rather than belittling.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
communication
|conflict
|emotions
|society
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- His comments felt like disparagement.
- I don’t like the disparagement of my friends.
Danh từ
formal
C1
entity
2
a remark that belittles
a rude or unfair comment about someone or something
Mẫu sử dụng:
a disparagement about [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
put-down (More informal; often quick and pointed.)
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insult (Broader; may be abusive rather than merely belittling.)
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slight (Often subtler or less direct than disparagement.)
Từ trái nghĩa
compliment (A positive remark expressing approval.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a disparagement about someone
|a disparagement of someone
|personal disparagements
|casual disparagements
|a cruel disparagement
|a needless disparagement
|a public disparagement
|respond to disparagements
Chủ đề
communication
|relationships
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- That was a disparagement about my job.
- Please don’t make disparagements about people’s looks.
Danh từ
legal
C2
abstract
3
legal harm to business reputation
in law, harmful statements that can damage a business or product
Mẫu sử dụng:
disparagement of [product/title/business]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often mixed up with defamation; disparagement commonly focuses on harm to products, business interests, or property rights rather than personal reputation.
Từ đồng nghĩa
trade libel (Common legal label for disparaging statements about a business’s goods or services.)
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injurious falsehood (Legal term emphasizing the falsity and the resulting economic harm.)
Từ trái nghĩa
endorsement (Public approval that supports reputation or sales rather than harming them.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
claim of disparagement
|action for disparagement
|alleged disparagement
|disparagement of a product
|disparagement of title
|commercial disparagement
|prove disparagement
|damages for disparagement
Chủ đề
law
|business
|media
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- In some cases, disparagement can lead to a lawsuit.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
disparagement
IPA
GB/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
US/dɪspɚɪd͡ʒmənt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
dis - par - age - ment (4 âm tiết)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: disparagement
- Plural: disparagement, disparagements
Họ từ
Forms
disparagements
noun
Core family
disparage
verb C1
disparaging
adjective
Related words
disparagingly
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
praise
noun B1
Cách diễn đạt
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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.