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
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.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
This isn’t meant to denigrate the UConn-Illinois matchup, but Arizona-Michigan stands as the marquee game on semifinal Saturday.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Villaraigosa acknowledged the allegations against Chavez complicate and denigrate his legacy as both a civil rights leader and a man.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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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.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
This isn’t meant to denigrate the UConn-Illinois matchup, but Arizona-Michigan stands as the marquee game on semifinal Saturday.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Villaraigosa acknowledged the allegations against Chavez complicate and denigrate his legacy as both a civil rights leader and a man.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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The court recommended that the petition be dismissed, and that the organizations be given one month to submit the employee lists.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Even the foundations of today’s artificial intelligence boom were laid by the NSF in the 1980s and 1990s, when neural networks were a backwater dismissed by mainstream computer science.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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While Peters’ doctor had minimized the possibility of measles, the principal was concerned.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Page cited a combination of federal funding cuts, skyrocketing health care costs, diminishing enrollment and more behind the budget constraints, while local teachers cited local investment issues as well.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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At the time of the women’s march, Cannes organizers were being criticized for failing to do more to publicly acknowledge the #MeToo and Time’s Up initiatives.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Ortiz had made a number of disparaging posts about Rihanna on social media in the weeks leading up to the shooting.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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It’s also been disparaged as a frivolous bagatelle.—
Patricia Mears,
Air Mail,
9 May 2026
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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