DEGLAMORIZING Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

deglamorizing

verb

present participle of deglamorize

as in minimizing

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The team is actively refining the thickness, layout, and aspect ratios of the metallic shells to maximize protection while minimizing weight, a critical factor for rocket payloads.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Most daily information is available on the Seabourn app and suite televisions, minimizing paper use.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of minimizing

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His disparaging remarks about Muslims, transgender people and others drew outrage from many who argued the racist and hateful language was an attempt to stoke tensions on campus and should not be platformed by colleges and universities.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Someone briskly assessing workmanship or disparaging a social inferior?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of disparaging

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According to a recent paper by the French Institute of International Relations, the SAF and its supporters claim to be putting down an armed rebellion as Sudan’s legitimate government.

— Mat Nashed, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
Despite the summer heat, both the brown and red boobies are not putting down roots in Maryland and have gone on their way.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

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Arday became the focus of hundreds of articles doubting his credibility and denigrating his character in the British and international media.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Paul has backed the theory that the coronavirus emerged from a lab, and has accused Fauci and other top officials of publicly downplaying and denigrating that theory, especially in the early days of the pandemic.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of denigrating

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