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disparagingly (adverb), more disparagingly, most disparagingly
1. A reference to criticizing people in a way that shows that there is no respect or value for them.
2. Speaking of in a slighting or disrespectful way; belittling: Hank referred disparagingly to his car as an "old clunker".
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