To match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
To ridicule, mock, discredit.
Disparagement
Insulting, ridiculing.
The candidate made disparaging remarks about his opponent, but they only made him seem small for insulting a worthy adversary.