as in dismissed
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 denigrated
At a time when Black American culture is being reviled and denigrated throughout much of public life, this unapologetic expression of joy in outdoor winter activities is an enduring tribute to the resilience of people whose pursuit of happiness will not be denied.
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James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
Musk and Tesla have denigrated the use of radar and lidar sensors, which are integral parts of the systems used by Waymo and most other self-drivers.
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Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Not only that, the cruel Lady Penwood denigrated Sophie's mother as a disgraceful woman who died with no money, title or security for her daughter.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
His colleagues Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were infuriated by the way Watson inflated his own contributions and denigrated theirs, as well as those of co-discoverer, Rosalind Franklin.
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F.d. Flam,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, a city councilmember in Palm Bay, Florida, repeatedly denigrated Indians and called for their mass deportation on social media, leading to censure and calls for his removal.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
16 Nov. 2025
But Benioff’s remarks were cheered by conservatives who over the years have denigrated the city and inaccurately portrayed it as rife with violence.
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Laura Waxmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Oct. 2025
They were recognized leaders of an artistic movement denigrated by Nazi leadership as Marxist-Jewish decadence.
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Christopher C. Gorham
september 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been so completely denigrated that the actor who plays him, Gavin Casalegno, has faced death threats, and the show’s official social media has posted public statements asking for fans to stop bullying him.
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Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
James Edward Mills,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
Musk and Tesla have denigrated the use of radar and lidar sensors, which are integral parts of the systems used by Waymo and most other self-drivers.
—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Not only that, the cruel Lady Penwood denigrated Sophie's mother as a disgraceful woman who died with no money, title or security for her daughter.
—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
His colleagues Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins were infuriated by the way Watson inflated his own contributions and denigrated theirs, as well as those of co-discoverer, Rosalind Franklin.
—
F.d. Flam,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
In recent weeks, a city councilmember in Palm Bay, Florida, repeatedly denigrated Indians and called for their mass deportation on social media, leading to censure and calls for his removal.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
16 Nov. 2025
But Benioff’s remarks were cheered by conservatives who over the years have denigrated the city and inaccurately portrayed it as rife with violence.
—
Laura Waxmann,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Oct. 2025
They were recognized leaders of an artistic movement denigrated by Nazi leadership as Marxist-Jewish decadence.
—
Christopher C. Gorham
september 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Jeremiah has been so completely denigrated that the actor who plays him, Gavin Casalegno, has faced death threats, and the show’s official social media has posted public statements asking for fans to stop bullying him.
—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrated
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Interviewed following his win on ESPN, the 42-year-old Chestnut dismissed, more or less, the impact of today’s 92 degree New York heat on the proceedings.
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The nonprofit, which alleged the county violated the Surplus Lands Act by not first exploring affordable-housing development at the site, still has not dismissed its lawsuit.
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But later, when the same image appeared alongside a photo of someone the participant relied on for support, like a partner, parent, or friend, the fear response diminished.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi’s great rival, who is forty-one and diminished, showed the danger of staying too long.
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These behaviors are often minimized as personality quirks or generational differences.
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Highlight details are more vivid and color bleeding is minimized.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Pro-Cleveland newspapers disparaged Halpin’s character and ran reports that Blaine’s wife was pregnant before they were married.
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By the way they’re subtly disparaged for not being financially irresponsible to declare their fanaticism.
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“Denigrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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