verb
- to express disapproval or criticism of; to blame or censure
Usage: formal
noun
- expressions of disapproval or criticism; blame or censure
Usage: formal; plural form
Examples
- The critic dispraises the author’s latest novel for its weak plot.
- She dispraises any attempt at modern art in the gallery.
- The teacher dispraises students who don’t complete their homework.
- His constant dispraises of the team’s efforts hurt morale.
- The review contained more dispraises than compliments.
- Despite the dispraises from critics, the play was popular with audiences.