Aug 14, 2018 · Also from late 14c. as "injure or dishonor by a comparison," especially by treating as equal or inferior to what is of less dignity, importance, or value. Sense of "belittle, …

Jul 29, 2016 · A disparaging action implies a similar lack of respect but goes one step further and actually contains a criticism of that person. Finally defiant is somewhat different in nature to the …

May 24, 2013 · Very interesting (and funny) question to me because growing up I had lots of African American friends who commonly used the opposite term (n-word) to refer to each …

Aug 15, 2018 · 1. Disparaging; belittling: a derogatory comment. 2. Tending to detract or diminish. American English Ditionary. adj tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; …

Jul 5, 2021 · Since I've most often heard the word "epithet" being used in a disparaging sense, I think my question is valid, to those voting to close it. It's virtually mainstream usage of the word …

Mar 29, 2018 · Is there a name for the device of writing in a disparaging tone while actually complimenting someone? Suggested edit: What happened is that I intended to compliment a …

Feb 20, 2018 · epithet: an adjective or short phrase which is used as a way of criticizing or praising someone; a descriptive word or phrase added to or substituted for a person's name; …

Dec 28, 2013 · I thought the reason might be that in modern parlance, innuendo is rarely used to the full extent of its definition (an oblique or allusive remark, typically a suggestive or …

Aug 8, 2022 · Mormon - originally a derogatory byname coined in the 19th century to call members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it was then reappropriated by …

Apr 28, 2015 · 3 : slyly disparaging : insinuating < snide remarks > Snide remarks. Snide remarks are the kinds of things people say with a sneer on their face. When you leave a movie theater …