DENIGRATES Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

denigrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of denigrate

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years

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Amon, a Brazilian engineer who joined Qualcomm 30 years ago and became its CEO in 2021, dismisses the notion that this is all too much for Qualcomm to chase at once, saying the company has been on this reinvention path many times before.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026
De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

Definition of dismisses

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The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation.

— Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
These days, some displays use drone shows instead of combustible pyrotechnics, which further minimizes the fire risk.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of minimizes

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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
However, when those same checks are repeated across disconnected organizations, their value diminishes while their cost increases.

— John Bou, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of diminishes

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Conversely, Kinaxis's Manik Sharma, a former Palantir executive, acknowledges FDE's potential but criticizes Palantir's execution due to engineers lacking domain knowledge.

— Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of criticizes

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Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.

— Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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