Dis-păr'age-ment, n.

n. 1. Marriage with a person of inferior rank or condition; an unequal match; the disgrace dependent on such a connection; unsuitableness for marriage in consequence of rank. And thought that match a foul disparagement. Spenser. 2. Injurious comparison with an inferior; a depreciating or dishonoring opinion or insinuation; diminution of value; dishonor; indignity; reproach; disgrace. It ought to be no disparagement to a star that it is not the sun. South. Imitation is a disparagement and a degradation in a Christian minister. I. Taylor. Syn.—Indignity; derogation; detraction; reproach; dishonor; debasement; degradation; disgrace.