as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
disparaged polo as a sport for the idle rich
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Recent Examples of disparage
Both would be famous, both see themselves as liberators, and both be disparaged with racial slurs.
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Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Soon, the attacks escalated into more personal territory, with Minaj throwing disparaging comments about Cardi B’s pregnancy, and mentioning her children explicitly.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Despite a disparaging 1-3 start to the year for Florida, SEC Network’s College GameDay equivalent, SEC Nation, set up camp in GainesvilleSaturday.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Many actors have disparaged the move on social media, in comments on Deadline’s story, as well as through their own social media channels and comments to the press.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Soon, the attacks escalated into more personal territory, with Minaj throwing disparaging comments about Cardi B’s pregnancy, and mentioning her children explicitly.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
Despite a disparaging 1-3 start to the year for Florida, SEC Network’s College GameDay equivalent, SEC Nation, set up camp in GainesvilleSaturday.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Many actors have disparaged the move on social media, in comments on Deadline’s story, as well as through their own social media channels and comments to the press.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
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In July 2024, Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial ended by being dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Monday’s filing, lawyers for Robert Morris and his wife, Debbie Morris, argue Clemishire’s claims should be dismissed in part because the statute of limitations on them have expired.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Joining the Textile Exchange as a partner will help Crystal International to expand the adoption of preferred sustainable alternatives in materials and manufacturing processes that will allow the company to minimize its environmental impact.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
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Machines precisely handle delicate greens, avoiding bruising, while intelligent logistics optimize shipping routes to minimize delays and fuel use.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Adopting China’s position in this way would be a blunder, diminishing Taiwan’s resolve to resist Chinese aggression and coercion.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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Social media feeds can lead people toward the dark side with negative content or content that can diminish self-esteem.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Canada on Saturday over a TV ad featuring footage of former President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The publication is choosing to praise Trump slightly while denigrating his appearance as well.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s not to denigrate Punch, which is solidly built and well-meaning without sanctimony.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Instead of listening, prominent voices on the Left, like AOC, choose to belittle her.—
Amy Reichert,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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