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
In the video with Edwards that has just come to light, CHD once again uses the situation to disparage MMR vaccines.
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ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Multiple political action committees have also dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into the election, either propping up their preferred candidates or muddying what had been a clean race with mailers and campaign literature disparaging their opponents.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
The steps to scale back climate research are the latest in a series of actions the administration has used to disparage decades of climate science and atmospheric research under both Republican and Democrat presidencies.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Booker’s Senate stunt was a means to portray himself as a great orator, a leader who is empathetic to the average individual disparaged by billionaire types and President Donald Trump.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 21 Apr. 2025
Multiple political action committees have also dumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into the election, either propping up their preferred candidates or muddying what had been a clean race with mailers and campaign literature disparaging their opponents.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
The steps to scale back climate research are the latest in a series of actions the administration has used to disparage decades of climate science and atmospheric research under both Republican and Democrat presidencies.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
Booker’s Senate stunt was a means to portray himself as a great orator, a leader who is empathetic to the average individual disparaged by billionaire types and President Donald Trump.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
Verb
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Effective targeting minimizes waste and builds consumer loyalty.—
Ray Lansigan,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Home cooks are often advised to chill their onions before cutting them to minimize crying.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Give credit without diminishing your own contributions.—
Marvin Krislov,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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In the Verizon and T-Mobile deals, the FCC only approved the transaction after each company agreed to end DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies criticized by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Among those who criticized Levi's comments was Tony award-winning Broadway star Norbert Leo Butz, who slammed the actor for using Creel's death to promote an anti-vax agenda.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Be careful not to denigrate their response, because this makes the situation worse.—
Ryan Lahti,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Social media accounts that target and denigrate high-profile Twitch streamers (who are often women or people of color) were once relegated to the more obscure corners of the internet; now they’re pushed to the top of the X algorithm.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Rivals in Defensive Player of the Year discussions for nearly a decade, Green has often belittled Gobert and his impact on the court.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2025
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If she feels belittled by him in any way, that's a different conversation.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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