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

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

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