Disparaged
/dɪˈspærɪdʒd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of disparage: to speak of or treat slightingly; to depreciate or belittle in a legal context, often affecting reputation or credibility.
The witness was disparaged by opposing counsel in an attempt to undermine credibility.
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As a past tense verb form, 'disparaged' functions as an inflection of 'disparage' without unique legal definitional content.
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