Synonyms of decried

decried

verb

past tense of decry

1

as in dismissed

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• criticized
• minimized
• diminished
• disparaged
• denounced
• denigrated
• discounted
• belittled
• condemned
• derogated
• disliked
• dumped on
• depreciated
• deprecated
• cried down
• talked down
• wrote off
• trashed
• ran down
• bad-mouthed
• trash-talked
• scolded
• played down
• dissed
• discredited
• poor-mouthed
• vilipended
• kissed off
• put down
• abused
• vilified
• maligned
• censured
• disapproved (of)
• discommended
• slandered
• disgraced
• reprehended
• defamed
• reprobated
• traduced
• ripped
• slurred
• aspersed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praised
• applauded
• lauded
• extolled
• approved
• acclaimed
• recommended
• magnified
• endorsed
• exalted
• glorified
• sanctioned
• favored
• commended
• complimented
• countenanced
• eulogized

2

as in denounced

to declare to be morally wrong or evil

a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denounced
• criticized
• condemned
• blamed
• attacked
• censured
• execrated
• anathematized
• damned
• reprobated
• disparaged
• reprehended
• faulted
• panned
• sentenced
• convicted
• belittled
• hated
• slammed
• doomed
• knocked
• scolded
• chastised
• admonished
• blasted
• ostracized
• berated
• abhorred
• excommunicated
• deprecated
• upbraided
• detested
• rebuked
• castigated
• loathed
• blacklisted
• reviled
• raked
• lambasted
• reprimanded
• dispraised
• reproached
• dissed
• reproved
• vituperated
• cursed
• abominated
• imprecated
• chid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• blessed
• sanctioned
• praised
• lauded
• extolled
• applauded
• hailed
• commended
• touted
• exalted
• glorified
• saluted
• acclaimed
• honored
• eulogized
• consecrated
• sanctified
• revered
• venerated
• hallowed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decried

But critics have decried what further consolidation could mean in an industry already controlled by just a few major players. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Fain also decried the investigation, blaming current UAW Vice President Rich Boyer for attempting to undermine Fain’s credibility before the two face off soon in a six-way race for the UAW presidency. — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 12 July 2026

Some people were glad to see the song removed from the Stones’ setlist, while others decried the decision. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Such plans are likely to face resistance from the performers union SAG-AFTRA, which has decried the use of synthetic actors such as Tilly Norwood. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

The sentiment was largely the same across social media platforms as ⁠fans decried the ​effective creation of games divided into four quarters. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Kelley Packer, executive director of the Association of Idaho Cities, decried both Idaho’s new housing laws and the federal proposal. — Mark Dee june 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026

Civil rights advocates have decried the killings of protesters as an overreach of law enforcement. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 June 2026

Democrats, immigration advocates and local officials decried ICE tactics, including allegations of racial profiling and aggressive tactics. — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 27 June 2026