disparage

  1. Noun.  Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
  2. Verb.  To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
  3. Verb.  To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
  4. Verb.  To ridicule, mock, discredit.

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