Disparager (Noun)
Meaning
One who disparages or belittles the worth of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local artist was accused of being a disparager after his harsh criticism of the museum's latest exhibition was published in the newspaper.
- A prominent environmental scientist has called the company's spokesperson a disparager of green energy initiatives for his recent public comments downplaying the effectiveness of wind turbines.
- Many felt that the fashion designer's refusal to work with sustainable materials was influenced by his friends who were known disparagers of the eco-friendly fashion movement.
- In his autobiography, the comedian accused several industry critics of being disparagers who intentionally wrote negative reviews of his work without understanding its social context.
- Some journalists are perceived as disparagers by those in power because of their rigorous questioning of the motives and actions of public figures.