Dis*par"age*ment (?), n. [Cf. OF. desparagement.]
1.
Matching any one in marriage under his or her degree; injurious union with something of inferior excellence; a lowering in rank or estimation.
[Eng.]
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; detraction; -- commonly with to.
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.
© Webster 1913.