Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackguarding
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Jan. 2026 -
That doesn't mean your comment can't be casual or in your own words, but the council will almost always bar people from swearing or insulting others.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Link was captured on Ring camera footage mocking and belittling Jimenez after shooting him, Bergida said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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But Kelly’s statements were not made while on active duty, and were not disparaging.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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In past election cycles, city leaders who were finalists for the event lobbed insults at one another, disparaging one another from across the country for a chance at the prestigious selection.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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My father, Jim, still in Liverpool, had taught me many things, especially how to garden and love music, but putting down a cement floor was not one of them.—
Ray Rahman,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pendry is officially putting down roots in Music City.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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With his trademark military fatigues, slender Cohiba cigars, and marathon speeches vilifying Uncle Sam, Castro captured the imaginations of aspiring revolutionaries and millions of others around the world.—
Brian Winter,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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The administration, for its part, has been vilifying Dugan on social media.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Blackguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackguarding. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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