IPA: /dɪsˈoʊn/
KK: /dɪsˈoʊn/
Definition: To refuse to accept or recognize someone as part of your family or group.
Example: After the argument, he decided to disown his son.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/
KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/
Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important; to belittle or criticize unfairly.
Example: It's not nice to disparage others just to make yourself feel better.
IPA: //dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt//
KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt/
Definition: The action of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect, often to make them seem less important or valuable.
Example: His constant disparagement of her ideas made it difficult for her to feel confident in meetings.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒər/
KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒər/
Definition: A person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often to belittle or criticize them.
Example: He was known as a disparager, always finding faults in others' work.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒɪŋ/
KK: /dɪsˈpɛrɪdʒɪŋ/
Definition: Showing a lack of respect or belittling someone or something.
Example: His disparaging remarks about her work were hurtful.
Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important.
Example: He made a disparaging remark about her work during the meeting.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒɪŋli/
KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒɪŋli/
Definition: In a way that shows a lack of respect or belittles someone or something.
Example: She spoke disparagingly about his efforts, making him feel unappreciated.
IPA: /ˈdɪspərət/
KK: /ˈdɪspərɪt/
Definition: Made up of different and distinct elements that are not similar or alike.
Example: The committee was formed by a disparate group of experts from various fields.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪtli/
KK: /dɪsˈpɛrətli/
Definition: In a way that shows a difference or inequality; in a manner that is distinct or separate from others.
Example: The two groups approached the problem disparately, leading to different solutions.
IPA: /dɪsˈpɛrət.nəs/
KK: /dɪsˈpɛrətnəs/
Definition: The quality or state of being different or distinct from one another.
Example: The disparateness of their opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.
IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪti/
KK: /dɪsˈpærɪti/
Definition: The state of being different or unequal in some way, such as in age, rank, or quality.
Example: There is a significant disparity in income between the rich and the poor.
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