Synonyms of decrying

decrying 1 of 2

adjective

as in slighting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

the usual decrying remarks about the clothes that the stars wore to the awards ceremony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slighting
• insulting
• degrading
• malicious
• disparaging
• demeaning
• critical
• derogatory
• uncomplimentary
• scornful
• abusive
• pejorative
• contemptuous
• disdainful
• deprecatory
• depreciatory
• venomous
• denigratory
• derisory
• belittling
• hateful
• denigrative
• depreciative
• libelous
• derogative
• nasty
• detractive
• cruel
• vilifying
• maligning
• malign
• virulent
• calumnious
• defamatory
• malignant
• slanderous
• scurrilous
• spiteful
• slandering
• opprobrious
• malevolent
• denunciatory
• unkind
• jealous
• mean
• scathing
• bitter
• envious
• aspersing
• despiteful
• caustic
• catty
• rancorous
• resentful
• acrimonious
• jaundiced
• acrid
• denunciative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• laudatory
• complimentary
• positive
• commendatory
• approving
• admiring
• adulatory
• friendly
• applauding
• respectful
• laudative
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• kind
• warm
• kindly
• kindhearted
• warmhearted
• unmalicious

decrying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of decry

1

as in dismissing

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissing
• minimizing
• diminishing
• criticizing
• denigrating
• discounting
• denouncing
• disparaging
• condemning
• belittling
• derogating
• deprecating
• depreciating
• disliking
• trashing
• running down
• dumping on
• bad-mouthing
• talking down
• crying down
• writing off
• playing down
• dissing
• trash-talking
• scolding
• discrediting
• vilipending
• poor-mouthing
• kissing off
• abusing
• putting down
• vilifying
• maligning
• slandering
• censuring
• defaming
• disapproving (of)
• ripping
• disgracing
• discommending
• reprobating
• slurring
• reprehending
• traducing
• aspersing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praising
• extolling
• applauding
• approving
• endorsing
• exalting
• glorifying
• magnifying
• recommending
• favoring
• lauding
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• commending
• complimenting
• countenancing
• eulogizing

2

as in denouncing

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

• denouncing
• condemning
• criticizing
• blaming
• attacking
• censuring
• damning
• execrating
• anathematizing
• disparaging
• reprehending
• reprobating
• faulting
• belittling
• panning
• sentencing
• slamming
• knocking
• blasting
• hating
• chastising
• chiding
• convicting
• deprecating
• berating
• admonishing
• dooming
• scolding
• excommunicating
• raking
• upbraiding
• castigating
• blacklisting
• rebuking
• lambasting
• reprimanding
• dispraising
• abhorring
• detesting
• ostracizing
• reviling
• dissing
• reproaching
• cursing
• loathing
• reproving
• vituperating
• imprecating
• abominating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• praising
• sanctioning
• extolling
• blessing
• lauding
• exalting
• commending
• glorifying
• applauding
• hailing
• saluting
• touting
• honoring
• eulogizing
• sanctifying
• consecrating
• acclaiming
• revering
• venerating
• hallowing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decrying

Adjective

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was controversial at the time, with many decrying Lazenby’s casting. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

That followed mass demonstrations earlier this month, with students decrying run-down classrooms, missing teachers, and buildings that aren’t equipped for rising temperatures. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

In an interview on the Axios Show, Alex Thompson questioned Piker over his love of China, known for its heavy persecution of Uyghur Muslims, despite frequently decrying Israel for its own treatment of Muslims. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2026

Detainees have reported worm-like creatures in their drinking water, launched hunger strikes, and signed onto class-action lawsuits in recent months, decrying poor food, sanitation and medical care. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Among the voices decrying the Met’s decision to lionize Galliano is New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has recently faced uproar over his vociferous criticism of Israel. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Families of the sailors are decrying the conditions on board, particularly regarding mental health issues and a shortage of fresh food and supplies. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

On the radio recently, the DJs were decrying how expensive Ponza is becoming. — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Lloyd Webber, while decrying the overall costs of Broadway, did not disclose figures for Jellicle. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 July 2026

The internet is swarming with articles and videos decrying the decision. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026