Disparagement and Reproval

Disparagement

Disparagement noun - The act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant.

Reproval and disparagement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reproval" instead a noun "Disparagement".

Nearby Words: disparage, disparaging, disparaged

Reproval

Reproval noun - An act or expression of criticism and censure.
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Synonyms for Reproval

Disparagement and reproval are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disparagement" instead a noun "Reproval".
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