Disparagement

Noun1.disparagement - a communication that belittles somebody or something
effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, unmanliness, womanishness - the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respect
belittling, denigration - a belittling comment
aspersion, slur - a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
detraction, petty criticism - a petty disparagement
sour grapes - disparagement of something that is unattainable
condescension, disdain, patronage - a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Moonie - (offensive) a member of the Unification Church
suit - a businessman dressed in a business suit; "all the suits care about is the bottom line"
tree hugger - derogatory term for environmentalists who support restrictions on the logging industry and the preservation of forests
2.disparagement - the act of speaking contemptuously of
disapproval - the act of disapproving or condemning
belittling - the act of belittling
deprecation, denigration - the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
detraction - the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander); "let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken"

 

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