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
Despite a disparaging 1-3 start to the year for Florida, SEC Network’s College GameDay equivalent, SEC Nation, set up camp in GainesvilleSaturday.
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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
The video also dubs Schumer saying disparaging things about his party.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Shooter was Iraq veteran who disparaged LDS church The man police say committed the attack, Thomas Sanford, 40, had served in the Marines and worked as a mechanic in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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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
The video also dubs Schumer saying disparaging things about his party.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Shooter was Iraq veteran who disparaged LDS church The man police say committed the attack, Thomas Sanford, 40, had served in the Marines and worked as a mechanic in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
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The Biden administration dismissed the lawsuit, and prosecutors dropped a grand jury investigation the following year.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The revelation immediately erupted into a political crisis, with the head of prisons dismissed and Guatemalans threatening to protest.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Learn how to prevent gas leaks, minimize carbon monoxide risks, and safely use your gas range by following these essential tips and safety precautions.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Atlanta scored first on a 38-yard field goal from Parker Romo, but that came after Huff and Sam Okuayinonu split a third-down sack to minimize a 19-play, 10 ½-minute drive.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Although there may be some lingering tension between Turning Point and the Wisconsin GOP, resistance to the group is diminishing, party officials said.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The prince was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein's victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Andrew was widely criticized for failing to show empathy for Epstein’s victims and for offering unbelievable explanations for his friendship with the disgraced financier.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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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That conflict comes to a head in the middle of campus in the film’s most intense scene, as Alma verbally belittles and demeans her until Maggie snaps and suddenly smacks her mentor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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