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
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Protesters held banners decrying criminality and calling for law and order.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Radiohead’s objection to ICE using its music follows other pop stars decrying their songs being picked up for viral videos depicting the roundup of immigrants.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
On Friday, 14 Illinois House Democrats sent a letter to Trump administration leaders decrying the cuts and asking them to halt efforts to hold back the funds.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Maryland Democrats wrote to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, decrying conditions in the Baltimore ICE Field Office.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te denounced China on Tuesday via social media, decrying the life imprisonment of Hong Kong newspaper magnate Jimmy Lai announced over the weekend.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is decrying a federal immigration arrest at the Hennepin County Government Center Tuesday morning.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Director Paul Thomas Anderson and composer Jonny Greenwood, his frequent collaborator, issued a statement today decrying the Melania documentary’s use of the score from their movie Phantom Thread.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Local lawmakers and activists held a press conference on Tuesday to condemn the remarks, and Hunter College’s Black Student Union also issued a joint statement with four other student groups decrying the remarks and rejecting her apology.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Protesters held banners decrying criminality and calling for law and order.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Radiohead’s objection to ICE using its music follows other pop stars decrying their songs being picked up for viral videos depicting the roundup of immigrants.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
On Friday, 14 Illinois House Democrats sent a letter to Trump administration leaders decrying the cuts and asking them to halt efforts to hold back the funds.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Maryland Democrats wrote to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, decrying conditions in the Baltimore ICE Field Office.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te denounced China on Tuesday via social media, decrying the life imprisonment of Hong Kong newspaper magnate Jimmy Lai announced over the weekend.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 10 Feb. 2026
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is decrying a federal immigration arrest at the Hennepin County Government Center Tuesday morning.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Director Paul Thomas Anderson and composer Jonny Greenwood, his frequent collaborator, issued a statement today decrying the Melania documentary’s use of the score from their movie Phantom Thread.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrying
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Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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But there were also reports of protests in some parts of Iran on Sunday denouncing the war and calling for retribution.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Paris also saw a small counter-protest Sunday by left-wing groups denouncing ″American imperialism″ and warning of broader war.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Prestianni, who has denied racially insulting Vinícius and has been defended by Benfica, was provisionally suspended for one match by UEFA and did not play in the second leg.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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According to the Tourette Association of America, between 10 and 15% of people living with the disorder have vocal tics that may include disturbing, insulting or inappropriate language, including swear words and slurs.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Astronaut menus are carefully constructed to maximize nutrition and calories while minimizing storage requirements, preparation needs, and the possibility of contamination.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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Others in conservative media, including Dan Bongino and Dave Rubin, followed Shapiro with similar language in condemning Owens for Bride of Charlie.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit in front of the federal building on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Former detainees and human rights organizations have documented systematic torture and severe abuses inside the facility, including beatings, electric shocks, suspension by limbs, prolonged stress positions and other degrading treatment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Currently the funds spent by governments and the private sector on destroying biodiversty and degrading cosystems like forests and seagrasses are 30 times larger than the flows supporting conservation, restoration and protection of the natural world.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Puerto Rico is missing Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa due to insurance restrictions, considerably diminishing their firepower, but have solid pitching and the advantage of playing at home in their group stage.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Palomar’s 48 partner agencies are similarly affected by diminishing VOCA funds.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many of the same political leaders directing this war spent years criticizing the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
Shawn Vandiver,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have released a number of reports criticizing the Israeli military for failing to provide sufficient evidence for its attacks on Lebanese targets.—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Decrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrying. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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