DISPORT Synonyms: 199 Similar and Opposite Words

disport

verb

Definition of disport

as in to amuse

to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied disported themselves with silly games while they waited in the airport

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as in to play

to engage in activity for amusement a full-service resort where vacationers may disport at a variety of indoor and outdoor activities

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as in to cavort

to play and run about happily the puppies disported in the backyard while we ate on the patio

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as in to display

to present so as to invite notice or attention football fans triumphantly disported the sports memorabilia for which they had just paid extravagant prices

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Recent Examples of disport Zeman has disported himself as one of Putin’s most outspoken allies inside the European Union, in particular as an opponent of the sanctions imposed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine in 2014. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017 Today, in the face of widespread public revulsion, some of the marchers discover that being identified disporting themselves has unpleasant consequences. — John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 14 Aug. 2017

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Goddard said she was amused during last week’s performances to serve audiences a complimentary cup and saucer of Abigail’s tea blend and gauge flavor reactions.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Dozens of content creators, like Food Beast and Costco New Deals, rushed to share the find with their followers, who were either amused, horrified or both.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of amuse

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Oman has long played a quiet role in US-Iran diplomacy, while Qatar has facilitated backchannel negotiations and prisoner exchanges.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Purdy played well enough that Mac Jones replaced him with about seven minutes remaining and the 49ers leading 35-6.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of play

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There’s also less of the eccentric charm that’s to be found in Wenders’ other docs, like the bits in Pina where the dancers cavort around in scruffy parts of Wuppertal where their home Dance Theater is based.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of cavort

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Indeed, Lee has historically displayed a talent for omniscient narration.

— Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Jose Torres, Calvo’s chief of staff, confirmed last week that the current concept calls for creating the museum in the center of the library’s first floor, potentially displaying antique cars owned by the city, as well as photographs and paintings.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of display

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Your phone already knows how to keep you home and entertained for hours.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The goats ate their way through verdant grasses, woody shrubs, and invasive weeds such as Italian thistle and foxtail barley, entertaining their hosts all the while.

— Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertain

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Fast-food staples like McDonald’s became a low-cost refuge where seniors lingered over morning coffee, students gathered after school and young kids frolicked in play areas.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Elk are fond of wallows in the heat of the summer, often frolicking in them late in the afternoon.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of frolic

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In what is arguably the ballet’s climax, the Joffrey’s entire bench of 24 men performs as a spectacular corps de ballet, dancing out the frustration of being unable to find work when the 1920s crash into the ‘30s.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Distant lights – maybe car lights or fireflies – dance across a pitch-black night scene.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dance

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There’s also the Kingman Railroad Museum, which houses several running model train layouts and exhibits on the past and present of the locomotive.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
Its worldwide significance is exhibited through drawings and textiles, offering visitors an impactful experience.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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