English dictionary

dispraise

/d/I/s'pr/eI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of speaking contemptuously of

noun.act

Synonyms disparagement

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of dispraising; detraction; blame censure; reproach; disparagement.

noun

Source: webster1913

To withdraw praise from; to notice with disapprobation or some degree of censure; to disparage; to blame.

verb

Source: webster1913