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
He’s also sent out tweets disparaging some of his previous collaborators including Tyler, the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, while also insulting Jay-Z, Beyoncé and their children.
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Ethan Millman, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
With the exception of the disparaging remarks Reynolds is said to have made about Baldoni at one point, the heft of today’s filing really comes down to an assertion on Reynolds’ part that there is no there there.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
The president also repeatedly has called for the annexation of Canada, disparaging it as the 51st state and addressing its prime minister as governor.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
For Goldberg’s troubles, Trump officials like Hegseth responded by vilifying him and disparaging him as a journalist.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ethan Millman, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
With the exception of the disparaging remarks Reynolds is said to have made about Baldoni at one point, the heft of today’s filing really comes down to an assertion on Reynolds’ part that there is no there there.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
The president also repeatedly has called for the annexation of Canada, disparaging it as the 51st state and addressing its prime minister as governor.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
For Goldberg’s troubles, Trump officials like Hegseth responded by vilifying him and disparaging him as a journalist.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
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The company filed two motions to dismiss the case, one for lack of jurisdiction and the other on grounds that consumer fraud laws do not govern editorial speech.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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Stocks temporarily jumped on speculation of a possibly delay in the tariffs, but the White House later dismissed talk of a pause.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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South Korea’s acting President, Han Duck-soo, ordered emergency support measures for industries and businesses that will be impacted, including the automobile industry, ordering officials to actively negotiate with Washington to minimize the impact of additional levies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This practice can be particularly useful for minimizing capital gains tax, which can reach up to 20 percent for long-term gains.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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As time went on, her pain diminished, but August decided to go to the emergency room.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The VMAs, which have seen their social capital diminish over the past few years, delivered a promising ceremony in 2024.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a video posted to X, Brand thanked his fans for messages of support, then criticized the British government and legal system before addressing the charges directly.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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One creative and former National Design Award winner, who has a work visa to be in the U.S., criticized the Trump administration, but declined to comment, due to his residency.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In August 2024, United Airlines defended one of its flight attendants who was denigrated on social media after someone took a photo of her wearing a pro-Palestinian flag pin on a flight from Chicago to Newark.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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But now, the American president is repeating Putin’s mantras, denigrating Ukraine, and seems poised to cut aid.—
Trudy Rubin,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Think Regina George in Mean Girls, Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl, or Cher Horowitz in Clueless—characters who derive power from their ability to belittle and exclude.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Swift’s name was invoked before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday as Congress members grilled national security officials about the recent use of a commercially available messaging app to discuss sensitive war plans, while belittling European allies.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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