Belittling (7)
'belittling' is the definition.
('disparage' can be a synonym of 'belittle')
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for disparaging that I've seen is " being abusive".)
'belittling' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for abasing that I've seen before include "Humiliating" , "Putting down" .)