noun
- the act of expressing disapproval or criticism; blame or censure
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
verb
- to express disapproval of; to criticize or blame
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
Examples
- The teacher’s dispraise of the student’s work was harsh but fair.
- He received more dispraise than praise for his controversial decision.
- The critics were quick to dispraise the new policy.
- She dispraised his efforts, calling them inadequate.
- The committee’s dispraise led to significant changes in the proposal.
- Rather than dispraise the team, the coach offered constructive feedback.