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
President Trump in his first 100 days tested that system like rarely before, signing dozens of executive orders, closing or sharply reducing government agencies funded by Congress, and denigrating judges who have issued dozens of rulings against him.
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
In retirement, Barnett sued Boeing, alleging that the company had denigrated his character and blocked his career advancement during his employment—charges Boeing denies.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 13 June 2025
At the same time, Trump routinely denigrates democratic allies and international institutions such as the United Nations and NATO.
—Daniel Treisman, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
This is not meant to denigrate or mock Lamoriello, whose ways worked extraordinarily well for a longer period of time than just about any executive in sports history.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
In retirement, Barnett sued Boeing, alleging that the company had denigrated his character and blocked his career advancement during his employment—charges Boeing denies.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 13 June 2025
At the same time, Trump routinely denigrates democratic allies and international institutions such as the United Nations and NATO.
—Daniel Treisman, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
This is not meant to denigrate or mock Lamoriello, whose ways worked extraordinarily well for a longer period of time than just about any executive in sports history.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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Boston Magazine reported that during her training she was ultimately dismissed for administering opiates without a doctor’s order and leaving her shift early.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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At Hall's request, the case was dismissed without prejudice.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Comfort: cycling infrastructure should allow for comfortable maneuvering and minimize the use of (precious) human energy.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many native grasses and wildflowers have extensive root systems that grow deep and wide, helping minimize runoff and prevent erosion.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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The transit systems that give independence to hundreds of thousands of people living with disabilities will be severely diminished.—
Karen Tamley,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rather than diminishing us, this should decentralize our ego.—
Dax Grant,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump amps up his attacks on CEOs and other executives Trump has long used social media and his other public statements to cajole, criticize and praise companies and individual CEOs.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some social media users have criticized the department’s reverence for the 1940s, noting the period predated the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlawed segregation, as well as other landmark legislation and Supreme Court decisions that were key to the civil rights era.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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DeSantis has now embarked on his latest stunt, to disparage and discredit local government.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
26 July 2025
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None of this is to necessarily disparage technology.—
Rohan Banerjee,
Time,
26 July 2025
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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