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
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
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
In December 2018, Kevin Hart stepped down from Oscar hosting duties after his old tweets denigrating the gay community surfaced, sparking outrage.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Instead of denigrating them, figure out ways to inspire and empower them instead.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead of denigrating them, why not lift them up while challenging them to innovate and contribute ideas to DOGE?
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
At this moment, there are loud and forceful voices denigrating DEI.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator will be expected to explain past controversial remarks, such as his comments denigrating childless cat ladies and immigrants.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Consequently, the Serbian public gets a daily dose of news denigrating democratic values; depicting the imminent collapse of the EU, United States, and NATO; and glorifying the rise of Russia, China, and other contenders.
—Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2016
Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 28 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
In December 2018, Kevin Hart stepped down from Oscar hosting duties after his old tweets denigrating the gay community surfaced, sparking outrage.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Instead of denigrating them, figure out ways to inspire and empower them instead.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead of denigrating them, why not lift them up while challenging them to innovate and contribute ideas to DOGE?
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
At this moment, there are loud and forceful voices denigrating DEI.
—Robert Blum, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024
The Ohio senator will be expected to explain past controversial remarks, such as his comments denigrating childless cat ladies and immigrants.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Consequently, the Serbian public gets a daily dose of news denigrating democratic values; depicting the imminent collapse of the EU, United States, and NATO; and glorifying the rise of Russia, China, and other contenders.
—Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrating
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ratcliffe responded, dismissing Gomez’s concerns and stating the conversation should stick to the original purpose of Wednesday’s House Intelligence Committee hearing.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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These kinds of films are already built on minimizing pain, not just for our hero but for all the characters.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 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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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Finally, Assad’s fall has fueled domestic discontent among loyalists to the regime in Tehran, with some calling the loss a strategic blunder and openly criticizing the government on state television.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Denigrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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