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
Mexican leaders in recent years have bristled at Trump’s comments disparaging immigrants and his handling of the border.
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
China's envoy to the United Nations has inadvertently disparaged Russia's military, countering U.S. criticism by claiming Moscow's forces would be better positioned in Ukraine if they were being supported by China's armed forces.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The board reviewed Kelley Black’s Facebook posts and expressed that disparaging communications outside of meetings negatively impacted the reputation of the board and its ability to govern, the letter said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Muslims and Jews, lesbians, George Floyd, Chinese people, and even the 2021 Oscars ceremony, which featured multiple non-white winners — the Spanish actress disparaged them all.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
China's envoy to the United Nations has inadvertently disparaged Russia's military, countering U.S. criticism by claiming Moscow's forces would be better positioned in Ukraine if they were being supported by China's armed forces.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
The board reviewed Kelley Black’s Facebook posts and expressed that disparaging communications outside of meetings negatively impacted the reputation of the board and its ability to govern, the letter said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Muslims and Jews, lesbians, George Floyd, Chinese people, and even the 2021 Oscars ceremony, which featured multiple non-white winners — the Spanish actress disparaged them all.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
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Last month, federal prosecutors in Texas dismissed charges against a doctor accused of unlawfully sharing health records from a children's hospital there.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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In October, San Diego Superior Court Judge Aaron Katz dismissed the charge against Lor, ruling that the law requires the threat be specific toward the person allegedly threatened.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Schedule your charges when electric rates are the lowest to minimize these costs.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are even silicone dots on the top of the cups to further aid in the no-slip department, plus help minimize any gaping issues.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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The absence of Ayo Dosunmu — who is dealing with shoulder discomfort from a long-term injury — further diminished the Bulls roster.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Suitable for all skin types, the face oil hydrates while improving elasticity and diminishing the appearance of fine lines.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some party leaders have been criticized for using Nazi slogans and downplaying the Holocaust.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2025
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While Chiuri has been criticized by some for playing it safe with commercial collections that helped to turbocharge Dior’s growth, Prigent gradually understood her messaging is anything but conservative.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Although Trump has long denigrated Washington, these were the most direct comments of his four-week-old second term describing his desire to strip local control from the District of Columbia.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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In his news conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump also denigrated Mr. Zelensky and suggested that new elections in Ukraine should play a part in the country’s negotiations with Russia.—
Maria Varenikova,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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During his visit to Europe last week, however, Mr. Vance belittled the idea that a foreign adversary like Russia could sway an election in a strong democratic nation, referring to accusations that resulted in Romania overturning the first round of voting in its election.—
Steven Lee Myers,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a way, the elimination of the penny is the perfect sort of move for our new, belittling leader.—
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15 Feb. 2025
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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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