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
According to the 63-year-old Minnesota native, his attempts to disparage the electoral process the year Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden left him $10 million in debt.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
In keeping with House decorum rules, members can't use the platform to disparage other members.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
The former mayor of Dearborn fought back against those who disparaged the city's growing Muslim population.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
The show was never out originally to hurt anyone’s feelings or disparage anyone.
—Ellie Rudy, NBC news, 3 June 2025
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
In keeping with House decorum rules, members can't use the platform to disparage other members.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
The former mayor of Dearborn fought back against those who disparaged the city's growing Muslim population.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
The show was never out originally to hurt anyone’s feelings or disparage anyone.
—Ellie Rudy, NBC news, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
Verb
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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While rumors suggested that the two met off the coast in their yachts, Wolff has dismissed the report.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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This can look like: Taking accountability for your actions or lack thereof without deflecting responsibility or minimizing its impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Rarely has an executive ever shown the kind of patience that Getz is displaying with the 2023 All-Star and Silver Slugger winner, who has diminished his trade value by hitting .219 with a .656 OPS since the start of ’24.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Stars regularly raise prices on their services while diminishing their quality.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Rather than opt for a two-year extension of the current lease, which has been criticized by some residents since it was signed in 1997, the Bengals and the county agreed on a new 11-year lease.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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The comedian and political commentator has long criticized late-night hosts like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump has long used nicknames to denigrate his political foes.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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President Trump in his first 100 days tested that system like rarely before, signing dozens of executive orders, closing or sharply reducing government agencies funded by Congress, and denigrating judges who have issued dozens of rulings against him.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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Yet, signs like these serve only to dehumanize, alienate, and belittle their contributions.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The problem is not just that Trump himself belittles intelligence.—
David V. Gioe,
Foreign Affairs,
2 July 2025
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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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