n. [ Cf. OF. desparagement. ] 1. Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation. [ Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ] And thought that match a foul disparagement. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace; detraction; -- commonly with to. [ 1913 Webster ] It ought to be no disparagement to a star that it is not the sun. South. [ 1913 Webster ] Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation in a Christian minister. I. Taylor. Syn. -- Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor; debasement; degradation; disgrace. [ 1913 Webster ] | 