as in dismisses
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
she promptly bad-mouthed that awful movie to everyone she knew
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De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
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Bisignano dismisses the criticism.
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The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
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That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
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As shame diminishes, confidence can grow.
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Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.
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Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day.
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Tanya Reynolds offers a broader glimpse of Caroline Bingley, a character who often belittles Mary.
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“Bad-mouths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad-mouths. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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