disvalues 1 of 2

noun

plural of disvalue
as in deficiencies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of disvalue
as in minimizes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disvalues
  1. deficiencies
  2. minimizes
  3. defects
  4. hates
  5. flaws
  6. disparages
  7. belittles
  8. depreciates
Noun
  • Construction defects, insulation deficiencies, and air leakage throughout the home or building can significantly affect how well the heating and cooling system performs.
    — Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • If there were concerns about how the trip was reported, the attorneys argued, the district had multiple opportunities to raise them and allow Carvalho to correct any deficiencies but never did.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of deficiencies
Verb
  • Conduct yourself in a way that minimizes unnecessary harm to innocent people.
    — Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Why reward a debt collector if your agent can negotiate an agreement that minimizes your loss?
    — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of minimizes
Noun
  • Trunk Damage The trunk is the tree’s main support system, so significant defects warrant close attention.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Heart defects are the most common congenital malformations, followed by neural tube defects, which are typically carried to term.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of defects
Verb
  • Right now, none of Taylor Sheridan’s shows are made in Los Angeles (the scribe also hates the place), but CBS Studios does film NCIS, Matlock and Criminal Minds in the home of Hollywood.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Is this the same Panthea who hates anyone fake or putting things on?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hates
Noun
  • The Royals have several flaws that have left the team near the bottom of the American League standings, with the bullpen’s performance potentially the most notable.
    — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike now, when Google is widely seen as both portal and gatekeeper, sites like AltaVista, Lycos, Excite, HotBot, and Ask Jeeves promised to tame the chaos, each with its own suite of quirks, charms, and flaws.
    — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of flaws
Verb
  • Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
  • There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of disparages
Verb
  • Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Trump, on the other hand, belittles and degrades people every day.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Definition of belittles
Verb
  • But during periods of rapid technological change, yesterday’s experience depreciates faster for everyone.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Older people are often treated as if their judgment is less valuable, creating the risk of a future where human intelligence is seen as something that depreciates with age.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Definition of depreciates
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