disparage

Example Sentences

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The bank published a report in 1993 which helped disparage industrial policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Spielberg, for his part, was careful not to disparage streaming.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk has distanced himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

It also barred comments that could “defame, disparage or in any way criticize” LAUSD, its employees and leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

“It’s an archaic instrument with no room for subtlety. Not to disparage your choice of instrument,” I said quickly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss