DISPARAGE, verb transitive 1. To marry one to another of inferior condition or rank; to dishonor by an unequal match or marriage, against the rules of decency. 2. To match unequally; to injure or dishonor by union with something of inferior excellence. 3. To injure or dishonor by a comparison with something of less value or excellence. 4. To treat with contempt; to undervalue; to lower in rank or estimation; to vilify; to bring reproach on; to reproach; to debase by words or actions; to dishonor. Thou durst not thus disparage glorious arms.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI