What is the meaning of disparaging?

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verb

Express a negative opinion of.
- usage: "She disparaged her student's efforts"
- synonyms: disparage, belittle, pick at

adjective

Expressive of low opinion.
- usage: "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house"
- synonyms: derogative, derogatory

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