Dis*par"age*ment (?), n. [Cf. OF.
desparagement.] 1. Matching any one in
marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of
inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.
[Eng.]
And thought that match a foul
disparagement.
Spenser.
2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a
depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of
value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; --
commonly with to.
It ought to be no disparagement to a star that
it is not the sun.
South.
Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation
in a Christian minister.
I. Taylor.
Syn. -- Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach;
dishonor; debasement; degradation; disgrace.
