as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
disparaged polo as a sport for the idle rich
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Recent Examples of disparaged
Trump has long disparaged NATO and sought to get other members of the alliance to boost their defense spending.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The censure resolution also stated her social media posts divulged and misrepresented confidential closed session information and disparaged the superintendent and board members.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Cameron noted that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has previously disparaged theatrical filmgoing.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Moore also referred to a video Trump posted of Michelle and Barack Obama’s faces put onto apes, claiming his actions cause Black people to feel disrespected and disparaged.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
Books highlighting stories of Blacks in the military were disparaged, and many removed from the US Naval Academy in what was shocking to military personnel far and wide.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
In them, Democratic hopeful Graham Platner disparaged police and Black people, among other crude remarks.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
State media has since published a barrage of scathing commentaries and editorials, while rampant social media discussion has disparaged Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
While talking about his upcoming big-screen role in Marty Supreme, O’Leary disparaged background actors as expendable to the artistic process.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The censure resolution also stated her social media posts divulged and misrepresented confidential closed session information and disparaged the superintendent and board members.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Cameron noted that Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has previously disparaged theatrical filmgoing.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Moore also referred to a video Trump posted of Michelle and Barack Obama’s faces put onto apes, claiming his actions cause Black people to feel disrespected and disparaged.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
Books highlighting stories of Blacks in the military were disparaged, and many removed from the US Naval Academy in what was shocking to military personnel far and wide.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
In them, Democratic hopeful Graham Platner disparaged police and Black people, among other crude remarks.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
State media has since published a barrage of scathing commentaries and editorials, while rampant social media discussion has disparaged Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
While talking about his upcoming big-screen role in Marty Supreme, O’Leary disparaged background actors as expendable to the artistic process.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparaged
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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Around 400 were involved in experiments where pain was not minimized.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last season during a livestream, Nacua criticized NFL officials and made a gesture regarded as antisemitic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Canada's Prime Minister and Quebec's legislature criticized the CEO for the language lapse.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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At a time when Black American culture is being reviled and denigrated throughout much of public life, this unapologetic expression of joy in outdoor winter activities is an enduring tribute to the resilience of people whose pursuit of happiness will not be denied.—
James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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Musk and Tesla have denigrated the use of radar and lidar sensors, which are integral parts of the systems used by Waymo and most other self-drivers.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Disparaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparaged. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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