disparage vs esteem

disparage

verb
  • 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. 

esteem

verb
  • To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence. 

  • To regard something as valuable; to prize. 

  • To look upon something in a particular way. 

noun
  • Favourable regard. 

How often have the words disparage and esteem occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )