dispraise
dispraise · dispraises
Blame; reproach; disapproval; criticismBlame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
/dɪˈspɹeɪz/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Blame; reproach; disapproval; criticism.
More definitions
- the act of speaking contemptuously of
Origin
From Old French despreisier. Doublet of disprize.From Old French despreisier. Doublet of disprize.
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Forms
plural: dispraises| Singular | dispraise |
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regular
Synonyms
24 synonymsblameB1disapprovalB2criticismB2censuredisapprobationreprehensionattainderattaintureattaintmentcondemnationcondemningdamnationimprobationadmonishment
Close in meaning
- the act of speaking contemptuously of:disparagement
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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