Meaning of the word disparagement in English

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disparagement

US /dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ.mənt/
UK /dɪˈsper.ɪdʒ.mənt/

Noun

1.

criticism of, or unkind remarks about someone or something that show you do not respect them:

Example:
Despite the media’s disparagement of the leader, he remains popular.
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