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
Per the documents, the former couple have agreed not to publicly disparage one another.
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While talking about his upcoming big-screen role in Marty Supreme, O’Leary disparaged background actors as expendable to the artistic process.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
The texts, verified by Politico through multiple participants, also show Ingrassia using slurs and disparaging remarks toward Black and Asian people, as well as expressing admiration for controversial far-right figures.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
However, characters with mental health conditions were primarily presented in a negative context and often stigmatized or disparaged.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
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Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While talking about his upcoming big-screen role in Marty Supreme, O’Leary disparaged background actors as expendable to the artistic process.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
The texts, verified by Politico through multiple participants, also show Ingrassia using slurs and disparaging remarks toward Black and Asian people, as well as expressing admiration for controversial far-right figures.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
However, characters with mental health conditions were primarily presented in a negative context and often stigmatized or disparaged.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
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On Wednesday, in documents obtained by Rolling Stone, a California superior court judge overseeing the lawsuit ruled in favor of Kardashian and the anti-SLAPP motion, effectively dismissing the other Cantu’s lawsuit, though the judge left open the possibility of an appeal.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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This company’s approach to pest control begins with a philosophy that dismisses the business-as-usual assumptions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Act quickly to keep the stain from setting and to minimize the damage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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Advanced hull geometry, radar-absorbing coatings, and an electronic degaussing system minimize magnetic and electric signatures.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Not to diminish, but anybody can create their own AI characters, right?—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The institutions built to prevent such suffering are straining under the weight of geopolitical rivalries, eroding trust, and diminishing political will.—
ARIF HUSAIN,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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House Democrats swiftly criticized the Senate.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bibelheimer also had good reason to criticize the film, as Ferrell’s portrayal of her was wildly at odds with the truth.—
Sarah Weinman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 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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The bride shared that the moment left her feeling belittled, even as guests laughed along.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 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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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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