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vacillate

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij- class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij- class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij- class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij- class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij- class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij- class='word-cluster'>affection fancy fondness liking love

Antonyms

admiration esteem estimation favor regard respect

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to show contempt for //disdained the deserter as a coward
Synonyms

contemn dis [slang] (also diss) disrespect high-hat look down (on or upon) scorn slight sniff (at) snoot snub
Related Words

scout
abhor abominate despise detest execrate hate loathe
belittle deplore deprecate disparage
disapprove (of) discountenance disfavor frown (on or upon)
Synonymous Phrases

look down one's nose (at) sneeze at thumb one's nose (at) walk over
Near Antonyms

cherish prize treasure value
admire esteem lionize
hallow revere venerate worship
accept appreciate approve (of) care (for) countenance favor OK (or okay) subscribe (to)
Antonyms

honor respect

disparage

verb

dis·par·age

di-ˈsper-ij -ˈspa-rij

disparaged; disparaging; disparages

Definition

transitive verb
to speak slightingly about (someone or something) to belittle the importance or value of (someone or something) //disparage a political opponent //comments that disparage others //… disparaged the novels as “propaganda” … — Roxy Simons
to lower (someone or something) in rank or reputation degrade //… but let every man … not think himself disparaged, if another of his neighbours have better than he. — Richard Allestree //Mr Miles said changing the hospital's name was not designed to disparage the name or recognition of Lady Cilento. — Lucy Stone

Other Words

disparagement di-ˈsper-ij-mənt -ˈspa-rij-