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
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as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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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
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Recent Examples of decrying
Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
But Michael has also hit several roadblocks, with the King of Pop's past legal troubles haunting the production and Jackson's daughter, Paris, decrying its depiction of her late father, who died in 2009 from acute propofol intoxication.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
But the shutdowns hit remote regions that have never been targeted by Ukraine's drones, with ordinary people and businesses decrying the measures as detrimental.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Orbán has bristled at the slightest mention of the Hungarian election by any of his EU partners, decrying any expressions of support for his opponent as a grave breach of Hungary’s sovereignty and meddling in the election.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The chant was condemned by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after the match on Tuesday, with Yamal’s Barcelona team-mates Pedri and Joan Garcia also decrying the incidents.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
However, Davidson will never do that, and neither do any of those decrying antisemitism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The president spent more time decrying his Democratic predecessor, President Joe Biden, than Massie, though.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The president spent more time decrying his Democratic predecessor, President Joe Biden, than Massie, though.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dozens of them sent e-mails to City Hall decrying the proposal and mentioning that the park’s natural amphitheater-like shape will intensify any skate boarding noises.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
But Michael has also hit several roadblocks, with the King of Pop's past legal troubles haunting the production and Jackson's daughter, Paris, decrying its depiction of her late father, who died in 2009 from acute propofol intoxication.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
But the shutdowns hit remote regions that have never been targeted by Ukraine's drones, with ordinary people and businesses decrying the measures as detrimental.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Orbán has bristled at the slightest mention of the Hungarian election by any of his EU partners, decrying any expressions of support for his opponent as a grave breach of Hungary’s sovereignty and meddling in the election.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The chant was condemned by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after the match on Tuesday, with Yamal’s Barcelona team-mates Pedri and Joan Garcia also decrying the incidents.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
However, Davidson will never do that, and neither do any of those decrying antisemitism.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
The president spent more time decrying his Democratic predecessor, President Joe Biden, than Massie, though.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
The president spent more time decrying his Democratic predecessor, President Joe Biden, than Massie, though.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrying
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After vacating the conviction, the judge took the additional step of dismissing the murder charge against Martinez, ending the criminal case against him entirely.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Before dismissing this activity or just trying to get through it, recognize your tendency to view nearly everything as a situation from which to extricate yourself as quickly and painlessly as possible.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Both Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters in both cities denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The pope has been outspoken against the Middle East conflict, urging peace and denouncing attacks on civilians.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2026
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For filmmakers who view their individual work as the center of gravity, this can sit somewhere between confusing and insulting.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Survivors rejected the offer, calling it insulting.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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By identifying risks early, the care team at Saddleback Medical Center creates personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, thereby minimizing complications and maximizing positive outcomes.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The higher threshold has prompted a shift in focus from minimizing federal estate taxes to lowering taxes on income and capital gains.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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The spike in deaths has rattled the international community, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemning the situation and demanding a thorough inspection of conditions at ICE facilities.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The remarks are the latest in a series of comments condemning international violence.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cotton also gets softer with every wash instead of pilling or degrading — a durability advantage synthetic blends can’t match.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Amnesty International has said that the use of the death penalty under the new measure could violate the right to life and the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, as enshrined in international law.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Murray can breathe a sigh of relief that Nickeil Alexander-Walker left Minnesota for greener pastures in free agency last summer, diminishing the Wolves’ on-ball defensive firepower.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Opposition parties warn that basing constituencies on population could shift political power toward faster-growing northern states, while diminishing the parliamentary representation, seat share and overall influence of southern regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized Wednesday for publicly criticizing Justice Brett Kavanaugh over a ruling on immigration stops — and seeming to imply that her conservative colleague's views were shaped by an out-of-touch upbringing.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Victoria Beckham is speaking out about her family in the wake of her son Brooklyn Beckham's comments criticizing his parents earlier this year.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Decrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrying. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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