dis·par·age
verb (used with object), -aged, -ag·ing.
1.
to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
2.
to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: Your behavior will disparage the whole family.
via Disparages | Define Disparages at Dictionary.com.
Williams disparages white fear of black crime by characterizing the criminal records of Goetz’s victims as mere “allegations”.
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