How Do You Spell DISPRAISE?

Pronunciation: [dɪspɹˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

Dispraise is a verb that means to criticize or speak negatively about someone or something. The spelling of this word can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription - /dɪspreɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced with the short "i" vowel sound, followed by a voiced "z" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with the long "a" vowel sound, followed by the voiceless "s" sound. Overall, the spelling of dispraise accurately reflects its pronunciation, making it easier for English learners to master this word.

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DISPRAISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Dispraise is a noun that refers to the act of criticizing, condemning, or expressing disapproval or contempt towards someone or something. It involves expressing negative judgments, opinions, or evaluations, often with the intent of diminishing or devaluing the reputation, worth, or credibility of the subject being criticized.

    When one engages in dispraise, they may employ various means of communication to express their disapproval, such as spoken or written words, gestures, or nonverbal cues. Dispraise may arise when individuals are dissatisfied, disappointed, or disillusioned with someone's actions, behavior, or performance. It can also occur when one disagrees with the beliefs, values, or viewpoints held by another person or a group.

    Dispraise is often a subjective expression influenced by personal biases, individual perspectives, or particular cultural and social contexts. While it provides an avenue for expressing dissatisfaction or criticism, it is important to note that dispraise should be distinguished from constructive criticism or feedback, which aims to improve or rectify the criticized subject's flaws or shortcomings. Dispraise, on the other hand, typically focuses on highlighting negative aspects rather than providing recommendations for improvement.

    Ultimately, the act of dispraise can affect an individual's or subject's reputation, self-esteem, or public perception.

  2. • To blame: to censure.
    • Blame; censure.
    • To mention with some degree of reproach; to censure.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISPRAISE

Etymology of DISPRAISE

The word "dispraise" derives from Middle English "dispreisen", which was formed by adding the prefix "dis-" (meaning "not" or "opposite") to the verb "preisen", meaning "to praise" in Old English. The Old English word "preisen" ultimately comes from the Latin word "pretiare", meaning "to value" or "appraise". Over time, "dispreisen" evolved into "dispraise" in Middle English, retaining the meaning of expressing criticism or disapproval.

Similar spelling words for DISPRAISE

Plural form of DISPRAISE is DISPRAISES

Conjugate verb Dispraise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dispraised
you would have dispraised
he/she/it would have dispraised
we would have dispraised
they would have dispraised
I would have dispraise
you would have dispraise
he/she/it would have dispraise
we would have dispraise
they would have dispraise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dispraising
you would have been dispraising
he/she/it would have been dispraising
we would have been dispraising
they would have been dispraising

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dispraise
you would dispraise
he/she/it would dispraise
we would dispraise
they would dispraise

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dispraising
you would be dispraising
he/she/it would be dispraising
we would be dispraising
they would be dispraising

FUTURE

I will dispraise
you will dispraise
he/she/it will dispraise
we will dispraise
they will dispraise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dispraising
you will be dispraising
he/she/it will be dispraising
we will be dispraising
they will be dispraising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dispraised
you will have dispraised
he/she/it will have dispraised
we will have dispraised
they will have dispraised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dispraising
you will have been dispraising
he/she/it will have been dispraising
we will have been dispraising
they will have been dispraising

IMPERATIVE

you dispraise
we let´s dispraise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dispraise

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dispraising
you were dispraising
he/she/it was dispraising
we were dispraising
they were dispraising

PAST PARTICIPLE

dispraised

PAST PERFECT

I had dispraised
you had dispraised
he/she/it had dispraised
we had dispraised
they had dispraised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dispraising
you had been dispraising
he/she/it had been dispraising
we had been dispraising
they had been dispraising

PRESENT

I dispraise
you dispraise
he/she/it dispraises
we dispraise
they dispraise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dispraising
you are dispraising
he/she/it is dispraising
we are dispraising
they are dispraising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dispraising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dispraised
you have dispraised
he/she/it has dispraised
we have dispraised
they have dispraised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dispraising
you have been dispraising
he/she/it has been dispraising
we have been dispraising
they have been dispraising

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dispraise

SIMPLE PAST

I dispraised
you dispraised
he/she/it dispraised
we dispraised
they dispraised

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