Synonyms of denigrates

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismisses
• minimizes
• diminishes
• criticizes
• disparages
• belittles
• derogates
• decries
• deprecates
• denounces
• depreciates
• condemns
• discounts
• trashes
• runs down
• bad-mouths
• talks down
• dumps on
• plays down
• dislikes
• discredits
• writes off
• disses
• scolds
• cries down
• trash-talks
• poor-mouths
• vilipends
• abuses
• kisses off
• maligns
• vilifies
• puts down
• defames
• disapproves (of)
• disgraces
• slanders
• censures
• traduces
• discommends
• rips
• slurs
• reprehends
• reprobates
• asperses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exalts
• praises
• applauds
• extols
• glorifies
• lauds
• endorses
• magnifies
• recommends
• approves
• favors
• commends
• sanctions
• acclaims
• compliments
• countenances
• eulogizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denigrates

For an administration that famously denigrates Chicago, Friday was a notably good day for federal money for the city’s historic status as a rail hub. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

These two characters have maybe two minutes of screentime between them, and yet a certain portion of the internet, and Elon Musk, have raged, gnashed teeth and howled to the wind about the way this denigrates a Greek classic. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026