diˈsparager
[f. disparage v. + -er1.]
One who disparages or discredits; one who speaks slightingly of, or belittles; a detractor.
| 1611 Cotgr., Vitupereur, a dispraiser, discommender; disparager, disgracer. 1640 Bp. Hall Episc. ii. xix. 198 It can be no great comfort or credit to the disparagers of Episcopacy. a 1715 Hickes Let. to Nelson in Life Bp. Bull 518 (T.) Despisers and disparagers of the ancient fathers. 1822 Lamb Elia Ser. i. Mod. Gallantry, The idolator of his female mistress—the disparager and despiser of his no less female aunt. 1848 Mill Pol. Econ. ii. vii. §2 (1876) 173 The disparagers of peasant properties. |