1. the act or an instance of speaking disrespectfully or critically about someone or something; belittlement
Usage: usually plural or uncountable; formal register
2. a remark or statement that expresses disrespect or reduces the worth or reputation of someone or something
Usage: countable sense; formal register

Examples

• The article contained several disparagements of the company's environmental record.
• She resented the constant disparagements directed at her work.
• His disparagements of rival candidates were widely criticized.
• The review was full of unfair disparagements rather than constructive feedback.
• Despite the disparagements from critics, the film became a commercial success.
• Such disparagements of women in leadership have no place in modern discourse.