as in dismissed
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 denigrated
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.
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James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
Musk and Tesla have denigrated the use of radar and lidar sensors, which are integral parts of the systems used by Waymo and most other self-drivers.
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Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Not only that, the cruel Lady Penwood denigrated Sophie's mother as a disgraceful woman who died with no money, title or security for her daughter.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
His colleagues Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were infuriated by the way Watson inflated his own contributions and denigrated theirs, as well as those of co-discoverer, Rosalind Franklin.
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F.d. Flam,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, a city councilmember in Palm Bay, Florida, repeatedly denigrated Indians and called for their mass deportation on social media, leading to censure and calls for his removal.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
16 Nov. 2025
But Benioff’s remarks were cheered by conservatives who over the years have denigrated the city and inaccurately portrayed it as rife with violence.
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Laura Waxmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Oct. 2025
They were recognized leaders of an artistic movement denigrated by Nazi leadership as Marxist-Jewish decadence.
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Christopher C. Gorham
september 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been so completely denigrated that the actor who plays him, Gavin Casalegno, has faced death threats, and the show’s official social media has posted public statements asking for fans to stop bullying him.
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Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
Musk and Tesla have denigrated the use of radar and lidar sensors, which are integral parts of the systems used by Waymo and most other self-drivers.
—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Not only that, the cruel Lady Penwood denigrated Sophie's mother as a disgraceful woman who died with no money, title or security for her daughter.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
His colleagues Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were infuriated by the way Watson inflated his own contributions and denigrated theirs, as well as those of co-discoverer, Rosalind Franklin.
—
F.d. Flam,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, a city councilmember in Palm Bay, Florida, repeatedly denigrated Indians and called for their mass deportation on social media, leading to censure and calls for his removal.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
16 Nov. 2025
But Benioff’s remarks were cheered by conservatives who over the years have denigrated the city and inaccurately portrayed it as rife with violence.
—
Laura Waxmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Oct. 2025
They were recognized leaders of an artistic movement denigrated by Nazi leadership as Marxist-Jewish decadence.
—
Christopher C. Gorham
september 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been so completely denigrated that the actor who plays him, Gavin Casalegno, has faced death threats, and the show’s official social media has posted public statements asking for fans to stop bullying him.
—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrated
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If he was dismissed without cause, his contract provides for a minimum 12-month payout.
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After earlier false rumors involving tsunami threats and the collapse of major transportation links, Rodríguez dismissed new viral claims about infrastructure failures, urging the public to rely exclusively on official sources.
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Trump’s critics, especially in Israel, worry that the agreement effectively allows Iran to repair a proxy force diminished by months of Israeli pummeling.
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Alannah’s presence on Season 8 of Love Island USA was heavily diminished following her first appearance.
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These behaviors are often minimized as personality quirks or generational differences.
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Highlight details are more vivid and color bleeding is minimized.
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Greenspan was also criticized for enacting policies that contributed to the subprime mortgage crisis that led to the recession at the end of the 2000s.
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The Federal Reserve’s steadfast period of low interest rates in the 2000s was criticized as contributing to a housing bubble in the 2000s, followed by the mortgage crisis of 2007 and the Great Recession the following year.
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By the way they’re subtly disparaged for not being financially irresponsible to declare their fanaticism.
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There, Artan was hoisted onto shoulders to the cheers of the crowd, a symbol of national pride in a country often disparaged on the world stage.
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“Denigrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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