terms of disparagement

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Nothing could be a happier fate for her; and you will be no friend to her if you use any foolish terms of disparagement of him because he does not happen to please your fancy.'

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Wright never spoke of his commander without using terms of disparagement, and dwelling on his incapacity.

From Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia by Wills, William John

For Afy had once hinted in terms of disparagement at that very apron.

From East Lynne by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

It is ever an ungracious task to speak in terms of disparagement of a lady.

From Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective by Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing)

Mazzetti spoke frequently of his colleague, Goré, and always in terms of disparagement.

From Gigolo by Ferber, Edna