disvalues 1 of 2

noun

plural of disvalue
as in deficiencies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of disvalue
as in minimizes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disvalues
  1. deficiencies
  2. minimizes
  3. defects
  4. hates
  5. flaws
  6. disparages
  7. belittles
  8. depreciates
Noun
  • Silver found that prisoners remained exposed to grave threats of harm and suffering because of systematic deficiencies in their healthcare.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • After many picked the Rays to finish last in the AL East, Cash maximized the talent on his team and found ways to win, even with some clear roster deficiencies.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of deficiencies
Verb
  • The monitor also includes Eye Saver Mode, which minimizes blue light.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Camping House is designed to be installed using reversible anchoring and without traditional foundations, which minimizes its impact on the site.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of minimizes
Noun
  • This allows Vestas to standardize its construction processes, lower costs, and reduce defects.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of defects
Verb
  • Apparently, Whoopi hates group threads but is a great one-on-one texter.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Mimikyu hates bright sunlight and prefers to stay in dark, hidden places.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hates
Noun
  • After decades of perspective-shifting literary retellings like Wide Sargasso Sea and The Mists of Avalon and the current trend of feminist Greek myths, Cathy is an enigma begging for some traumatic backstory to staple her flaws together.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On many occasions, these vulnerabilities were years-old, zero-day flaws that bad actors didn’t have the means to attack.
    — Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of flaws
Verb
  • But if a broadcaster publicly questions or disparages the viability of candidates, especially the front-runner, as Kevin Collins did on social media during BC’s search process, employers keep those receipts and consequences should be no surprise.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of disparages
Verb
  • Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Definition of belittles
Verb
  • For example, a team’s roster of players can be counted as an intangible asset that depreciates over time, generating hefty paper losses that offset an owner’s taxable income elsewhere.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But during periods of rapid technological change, yesterday’s experience depreciates faster for everyone.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of depreciates
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“Disvalues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disvalues. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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