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
Barnum also used to plant fake letters and disparaging stories about himself in newspapers to pique curiosity, recognizing the utility of being in the public eye, even if for the wrong reasons.
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The veteran broadcaster alleged the NBC executives had been on the hunt for clips that featured Trump speaking in a disparaging manner about women after a former pageant queen came forward and said the then-presidential candidate had been inappropriate with her.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Our family was disparaged in the hallways of the school by the music teacher.
—Bj, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
His work has been disparaged and diminished since the 5-0 defeat in Munich against PSG.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 July 2025
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The veteran broadcaster alleged the NBC executives had been on the hunt for clips that featured Trump speaking in a disparaging manner about women after a former pageant queen came forward and said the then-presidential candidate had been inappropriate with her.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 10 July 2025
Our family was disparaged in the hallways of the school by the music teacher.
—Bj, Denver Post, 3 July 2025
His work has been disparaged and diminished since the 5-0 defeat in Munich against PSG.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparage
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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At Hall's request, the case was dismissed without prejudice.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Comfort: cycling infrastructure should allow for comfortable maneuvering and minimize the use of (precious) human energy.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many native grasses and wildflowers have extensive root systems that grow deep and wide, helping minimize runoff and prevent erosion.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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The transit systems that give independence to hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be severely diminished.—
Karen Tamley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rather than diminishing us, this should decentralize our ego.—
Dax Grant,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump amps up his attacks on CEOs and other executives Trump has long used social media and his other public statements to cajole, criticize and praise companies and individual CEOs.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some social media users have criticized the department’s reverence for the 1940s, noting the period predated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed segregation, as well as other landmark legislation and Supreme Court decisions that were key to the civil rights era.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some even passed around a pamphlet denigrating our concerns and the important work of the Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism.—
Joanna Honig,
Boston Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
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While she was allegedly fired for her cultural and religious beliefs, Carano said that the entertainment giant turned a blind eye to her male co-stars, who allegedly made offensive and denigrating posts directed toward Republicans.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The complaint alleges that Santiago belittled, stalked and harassed Ortiz in front of other students and teachers.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stephanie blames everything that happened subsequently on Alexia belittling her, but Alexia only belittled her because Stephanie had made fun of her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Disparage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparage. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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