dispraise
10 synonyms for dispraise, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To speak of something with disapproval or criticism.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
This word comes from Old French despreisier, and is a doublet of disprize.
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