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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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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More elderly people could find themselves at the mercy of an obscure government program meant to save them from harm and preserve their dignity when their ability to take care of themselves is diminished.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But with the chances of a Fed rate cut later this year highly diminished now and, with the reality that a cut (if it is issued) is likely to be by just 25 basis points, these estimates are unlikely to change dramatically, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Because the condition affects balance and coordination, veterinarians recommend keeping affected cats in safe, predictable spaces where hazards like slippery floors, high furniture and stairs are minimized.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Around 400 were involved in experiments where pain was not minimized.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Last season during a livestream, Nacua criticized NFL officials and made a gesture regarded as antisemitic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Canada's Prime Minister and Quebec's legislature criticized the CEO for the language lapse.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 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 censure resolution also stated her social media posts divulged and misrepresented confidential closed session information and disparaged the superintendent and board members.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Denigrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrated. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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