dispraised
Expressed verbal disapproval
Dispraised is the past tense of dispraise, a somewhat formal or literary verb meaning to criticize, censure, or speak disparagingly of someone or something.
It is the opposite of praised and carries a tone of disapproval or condemnation.
The critic dispraised the novel for its predictable plot.
The word appears more often in older texts than in contemporary usage, where criticized or disparaged are more common choices.
Formally disapproved of
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
- reproachedBlamed with disappointment
- admonishedWarned or reproved
- faultedHeld accountable for error
blamed · chastised · reprimanded · scolded · upbraided · berated · lambasted · disapproved
Criticized with contempt
- denigratedCriticized unfairly, damaged reputation
- depreciatedDecreased in monetary value
- diminishedMade or became smaller
- demeanedCaused loss of dignity
degraded · discredited · mocked · ridiculed · derided · slighted · trivialized · minimized
Publicly accused or condemned
- vilifiedSpoke evil of
- excoriatedHarshly condemned or criticized
- castigatedCriticized severely and publicly
- decriedPublicly condemned or criticized
anathematized · reviled · execrated · damned · arraigned · impugned · pilloried
Misjudged as inferior
- underratedValued below true worth
- underappreciatedNot given due recognition
- devaluedLowered in worth
- discountedReduced in price
downplayed · marginalized · shortchanged · dismissed · slighted · overlooked · neglected · unrecognized
censured
Formally disapproved of
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
- reproachedBlamed with disappointment
- admonishedWarned or reproved
faulted · blamed · chastised · reprimanded · scolded · upbraided · berated · lambasted · disapproved · slammed
disparaged
Criticized with contempt
- denigratedCriticized unfairly, damaged reputation
- depreciatedDecreased in monetary value
- diminishedMade or became smaller
demeaned · degraded · discredited · mocked · ridiculed · derided · slighted · trivialized · minimized · put down
denounced
Publicly accused or condemned
- vilifiedSpoke evil of
- excoriatedHarshly condemned or criticized
- castigatedCriticized severely and publicly
decried · anathematized · reviled · execrated · damned · arraigned · impugned · pilloried
underestimated
Misjudged as inferior
- underratedValued below true worth
- underappreciatedNot given due recognition
- devaluedLowered in worth
discounted · downplayed · marginalized · shortchanged · dismissed · slighted · overlooked · neglected · unrecognized · unacknowledged