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.
—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
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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Hassett dismissed Chapman's assessment, insisting that there is enough inventory.—
Ford McCracken,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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When he’s dismissed from his SETI job, a huge cover-up ensues.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Attendance diminished in recent years as the Wizards tore down their roster in the hopes of accumulating draft picks in trades and losing enough games to win early picks via the annual draft lottery.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The future-proof leader is the person disciplined enough to question their own assumptions, recognize when familiar frameworks no longer serve the moment, and understand that leadership is strengthened, not diminished, by remaining open to growth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Starry is propelled by my real and personal anger that these women’s contributions to the genre have been minimized or elided altogether.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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When speaking to Popcast, Levinson also defended the sexualization of the series, explained why some of the storylines ended up mirroring real life, and why some characters were minimized.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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One of the most notable examples came when former MVP James Harden publicly criticized then-Houston Rockets executive Daryl Morey after Morey's support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong triggered a backlash from Chinese officials and business partners.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Specifically, the manner in which Alfonsi’s work and objectivity was disparaged with the very public pulling of her CECOT piece.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Generals are often disparaged for preparing to fight the last war.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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“Denigrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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