as in to dismiss
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years
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Recent Examples of denigrate
Meanwhile, Congress is standing by, unwilling to buck the president and denigrating our system of checks and balances.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Other instances reportedly included throwing a water bottle that narrowly missed two players’ heads, and stopping practice to denigrate players.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The problem facing the NCAA was that, at the very same time its representatives denigrated gambling, the popularity of one of its most profitable products had begun to hinge on Americans’ insatiable appetite for betting.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
But now, the American president is repeating Putin’s mantras, denigrating Ukraine, and seems poised to cut aid.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Other instances reportedly included throwing a water bottle that narrowly missed two players’ heads, and stopping practice to denigrate players.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The problem facing the NCAA was that, at the very same time its representatives denigrated gambling, the popularity of one of its most profitable products had begun to hinge on Americans’ insatiable appetite for betting.
— Made By History, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
But now, the American president is repeating Putin’s mantras, denigrating Ukraine, and seems poised to cut aid.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This eliminates manual scaling inefficiencies, ensuring high availability while minimizing energy consumption.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Properly applied mulch prevents weed seeds from reaching the soil, stopping weed growth and minimizing competition for nutrients and water.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Whereas a decline in home values diminishes the equity investors might hold in their properties, which limits their ability to leverage assets for additional investments or refinancing opportunities.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a more constrained and domestically focused healthcare agenda is likely to diminish trust in federal health agencies, limit access to culturally competent care and produce a loss of global leadership in health innovation.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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She was criticized by some for her expensive timepiece and for using prisoners as production props.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Carey criticized laissez-faire economics for degrading the British working class.—
Made by History,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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The steps to scale back climate research are the latest in a series of actions the administration has used to disparage decades of climate science and atmospheric research under both Republican and Democrat presidencies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Booker’s Senate stunt was a means to portray himself as a great orator, a leader who is empathetic to the average individual disparaged by billionaire types and President Donald Trump.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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