as in dismissing
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 denigrating
Cardi agreed to delay efforts to collect the full judgment as long as Kebe refrained from denigrating Almánzar and her family.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
All of which might seem denigrating to Frida Kahlo the artist.
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Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
By denigrating the foundation of our democracy, Trump is willfully eroding it.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
This isn't about denigrating the other players in the league.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
As a result, the neo-Brandeisian network played an important role in promoting Lynn’s allies and denigrating competing candidates.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Trump tapped into that sentiment again in his Telegraph interview, denigrating the Royal Navy as not up to the task.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
By denigrating those who protest.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
All of which might seem denigrating to Frida Kahlo the artist.
—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
By denigrating the foundation of our democracy, Trump is willfully eroding it.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
This isn't about denigrating the other players in the league.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
As a result, the neo-Brandeisian network played an important role in promoting Lynn’s allies and denigrating competing candidates.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Trump tapped into that sentiment again in his Telegraph interview, denigrating the Royal Navy as not up to the task.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
By denigrating those who protest.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrating
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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The end goal should not be minimizing the number of systems per se, but rather making sure those systems can be adjusted and integrated quickly to keep up with changing business demands.
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Under the former, the priority is to continue providing water and wastewater services while minimizing creditor losses and restructuring the company so a new owner can be found.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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Several had a history of criticizing vaccine recommendations or questioning their safety.
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From Lebanon, Ghosn seized the moment, criticizing current leadership and offering himself as a solution.
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“Denigrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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