Definitions
1.verbTo match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
2.verbTo dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
3.verbTo ridicule, mock, discredit.
4.nounDisparagement
5.adjectiveInsulting, ridiculing."The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary."