TRASH-TALKED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

trash-talked

verb

past tense of trash-talk

as in dismissed

to express scornfully one's low opinion of began to trash-talk the opposing players the minute they got on the field

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The case was ultimately dismissed and Levine has denied sending the messages.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister earlier this year, but Sonko’s party retained its large majority in parliament, and he was elected president of the National Assembly soon after.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of dismissed

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The team successfully minimized these electrical traps by adjusting the processing of the electrolyte, thereby reducing electron leakage.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity, the department says.

— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

Definition of minimized

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David Wallack, owner of Mango’s Tropical Cafe on Ocean Drive, vociferously criticized Suarez’ plan as insufficient.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Malik Nabers criticized Harbaugh’s NFL Draft picks while his return from a serious knee injury remained a mystery.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of criticized

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In a crucial series, the Phillies not only secured a win but also potentially diminished the trade value of two key Mets pitchers, Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
But his chances of regular starts next season have diminished, with Joao Pedro first choice up front and Rogers earmarked to play in an attacking role on the left.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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