disparagement
Example Sentences
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He notes without disparagement that football is conservative and masculine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
In his statement, released on Tuesday, Ikwechegh extended his “heartfelt apologies” to the police chief “ recognising the unintended disparagement my remarks may have caused to his person, his office, and the entire institution”.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024
Similarly, Clark said, an attorney could try to nullify an old agreement using a 2023 decision from the National Labor Relations Board that related to disparagement clauses in severance agreements.
From Slate • Oct. 23, 2024
Ms. Zugschwerdt was shocked — less by the disparagement than by the way he crossed physical and professional boundaries, she said, especially as she listened to the harassment seminar.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024
And this is said in disparagement, whereas it is one of the greatest talents the species has and one that has made it superior to animals that are satisfied with what they have.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing disparagement
Romeo and Juliet
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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