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
But unlike men who exploited humoral theory and biblical myths to denigrate women’s bodies and minds, Hildegard valorized the contribution of female difference to nature’s grand scheme.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
At a time when Black American culture is being reviled and denigrated throughout much of public life, this unapologetic expression of joy in outdoor winter activities is an enduring tribute to the resilience of people whose pursuit of happiness will not be denied.
—James Edward Mills, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the regime has also sought, successfully, to use online smear campaigns to divide and denigrate the Iranian opposition.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
By denigrating those who protest.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
At a time when Black American culture is being reviled and denigrated throughout much of public life, this unapologetic expression of joy in outdoor winter activities is an enduring tribute to the resilience of people whose pursuit of happiness will not be denied.
—James Edward Mills, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
In recent years, the regime has also sought, successfully, to use online smear campaigns to divide and denigrate the Iranian opposition.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
By denigrating those who protest.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for denigrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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Authorities had since dismissed her lawyers’ requests to send her to a hospital for urgent treatment.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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There is a long history of women's pain being dismissed by doctors, incorrectly categorized as period pain or rooted in psychological distress.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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If moving the plant is absolutely necessary, wait for a series of cool and rainy days to minimize transplant shock.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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The best tool for minimizing false positives in the field is to give officers more accurate, electronic testing devices, the Roadside Drug Test Innocence Alliance said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and a physician, criticized the medical establishment for being closed-minded about treatments recommended by non-physicians.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Glendon Hall, who leads the Miami Beach Black Affairs Advisory Committee, criticized the police at the time.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trump has long disparaged NATO and sought to get other members of the alliance to boost their defense spending.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The sewer label was initially a disparaging remark from a Socialist leader, who thought figures like Hoan were overly practical, boasting about their sanitation systems instead of political theory.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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