Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackguarding
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The International Chess Federation filed a formal complaint against Kramnik in November, accusing him of harassment and insulting the dignity of fellow players.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026 -
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
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti could always cheer himself up by belittling William Morris.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
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Pritchard is taking over for interim head coach Frank Reich, who replaced Troy Taylor in the spring after Taylor was dismissed for allegations of bullying and belittling staff.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Nov. 2025
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Fernández was accused of disparaging the federation and attempting to install his preferred candidate to lead the football institution.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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So please, stop disparaging previous presidents.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.—
Dr. Cortney Warren,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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The resolution called for the release of those detained and urged the European Council to designate Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down the nationwide protests, as a terrorist organization.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has manifested this weird love-hate relationship with oil, craving it in the short-term to keep California running while vilifying its manufacturers as the architects of our climate change crisis.—
Tom Philp,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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“Blackguarding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackguarding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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