as in to dismiss
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 denigrate
But now, the American president is repeating Putin’s mantras, denigrating Ukraine, and seems poised to cut aid.
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Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Other instances reportedly included throwing a water bottle that narrowly missed two players’ heads, and stopping practice to denigrate players.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
After months of legal battles there, and posts denigrating de Moraes on X, Musk acquiesced to the court’s demands, paid fines and complied with Brazilian laws.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2025
Sherman, on the other hand, was denigrated on the spot.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
Other instances reportedly included throwing a water bottle that narrowly missed two players’ heads, and stopping practice to denigrate players.
—Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
After months of legal battles there, and posts denigrating de Moraes on X, Musk acquiesced to the court’s demands, paid fines and complied with Brazilian laws.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2025
Sherman, on the other hand, was denigrated on the spot.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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Heyman dismissed fans on social media who have failed to give Rollins his flowers, saying he’s seen pro wrestlers fail in the ring and seen praise on social media for them while others spout nonsense while ignoring historical facts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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On March 4, the day the order to show cause was to be heard, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In relationships, this dynamic plays out as toxic positivity — the tendency to dismiss or minimize distress in favor of maintaining an upbeat tone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Apr. 2025
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The previous six champions were all diminished the following season by either injuries or significant roster changes.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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The end of the parole program is part of Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration paths that allow people to temporarily come to the U.S. Republicans also criticized the parole program as an overreach and abuse of executive presidential power.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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But the officials’ characterization of the shooting posted to the police department’s Facebook page was criticized by many who said the statement’s language downplayed Saturday’s violence.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The steps to scale back climate research are the latest in a series of actions the administration has used to disparage decades of climate science and atmospheric research under both Republican and Democrat presidencies.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2025
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Booker’s Senate stunt was a means to portray himself as a great orator, a leader who is empathetic to the average individual disparaged by billionaire types and President Donald Trump.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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