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Dispraise: alternatives and connections

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Dispraise

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

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Narrower term 4

Belittling 76% connected

of Belittle

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Denigration 76% connected

The act of making black.

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Deprecation 76% connected

The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.

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Detraction 76% connected

A taking away or withdrawing.

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Broader term 1

Disapproval 76% connected

Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Synonym 1

Disparagement 92% connected

Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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