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Disparagement


DISPARAGEMENT, noun

1. The matching of a man or woman to one of inferior rank or condition, and against the rule of decency.

2. Injury by union or comparison with something of inferior excellence.

3. Diminution of value or excellence; reproach; disgrace; indignity; dishonor; followed by to.

It ought to be no disparagement to a stat that it is not the sun.

To be a humble Christian is not disparagement to a prince, or a nobleman.