Synonyms of denigrated

denigrated

verb

past tense of denigrate

as in dismissed

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• diminished
• minimized
• criticized
• disparaged
• belittled
• discounted
• derogated
• decried
• denounced
• depreciated
• condemned
• disliked
• dumped on
• trashed
• deprecated
• bad-mouthed
• ran down
• talked down
• dissed
• trash-talked
• cried down
• played down
• scolded
• wrote off
• discredited
• poor-mouthed
• abused
• vilipended
• kissed off
• maligned
• put down
• vilified
• slandered
• defamed
• disgraced
• censured
• disapproved (of)
• traduced
• discommended
• reprehended
• ripped
• reprobated
• slurred
• aspersed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praised
• applauded
• extolled
• exalted
• lauded
• acclaimed
• magnified
• approved
• glorified
• endorsed
• recommended
• favored
• sanctioned
• commended
• complimented
• countenanced
• eulogized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denigrated

Jason Arday, a neurodivergent Black Cambridge professor who was feted as a wunderkind by some and denigrated as a fabulist by others, resigned earlier this month amidst accusations of plagiarism. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Glass also noted that the district policy requires that instruction about religion be academic rather than devotional, and that no faith may be promoted or denigrated. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Campaigning for Larson in the district, Murphy denigrated Bronin’s eight years as Hartford’s mayor. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

The Best Ways to Enjoy Potatoes Despite their benefits, these starchy vegetables have been denigrated in some nutrition circles because of associations with high-fat diets. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

In 2018, the court unequivocally repudiated its wartime decision that denigrated Japanese Americans. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Butler was one of several key women in the history of environmental restoration who took advantage of the fact that botany was not entirely restricted to men—though this also meant that it was denigrated as a feminine pastime. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 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

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