disparaging

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She denied the disparaging accusations and in the 2013 interview said detractors believed she was a "soft target".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

A spokesperson for Flynn responded to detailed questions from ProPublica by disparaging experts who expressed concerns, texting, “LOL ‘EXPERTS.’”

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

Lasorsa was also ordered to delete any disparaging statements he’d made, according to the judgment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Campbell’s CPB -0.08%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it fired the executive allegedly caught on audio disparaging the company’s products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

It annoys a certain lady that her spouse has such supreme faith in the British, and a certain husband attacks his wife because of her teasing and disparaging remarks about his beloved nation!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank