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
Sherman, on the other hand, was denigrated on the spot.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Although Trump has long denigrated Washington, these were the most direct comments of his four-week-old second term describing his desire to strip local control from the District of Columbia.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
In his news conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump also denigrated Mr. Zelensky and suggested that new elections in Ukraine should play a part in the country’s negotiations with Russia.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
However, the Academy has concluded that no rules were violated — Gascón did not comment on or denigrate Torres’ performance or film — but Gascón did release a statement to Variety to clarify the situation.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
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Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
Although Trump has long denigrated Washington, these were the most direct comments of his four-week-old second term describing his desire to strip local control from the District of Columbia.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
In his news conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump also denigrated Mr. Zelensky and suggested that new elections in Ukraine should play a part in the country’s negotiations with Russia.
—Maria Varenikova, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
However, the Academy has concluded that no rules were violated — Gascón did not comment on or denigrate Torres’ performance or film — but Gascón did release a statement to Variety to clarify the situation.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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Even when your partner makes an effort to reconnect — through a joke, a kind gesture or an apology — your mind may dismiss it, keeping you stuck in the negative experience.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the leadup to the settlement, Judge Frederick Chung denied the county’s motion to dismiss the case at the summary judgment phase that determines whether a lawsuit proceeds to trial.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Such programs help ensure that employees behave ethically and minimize disruptions to business operations—an attractive feature for building and maintaining intercompany relationships.—
Robert Anello,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Regular use helps to minimize the appearance of pores, reduce dryness, and create a smoother, more polished look.3 8.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Overcoming The Fear Of Letting Go One of the biggest reasons leaders avoid delegating is fear that the work will not be done right, mistakes will happen or their value will be diminished.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2025
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But McGregor faces an uphill task to get his name on the ballot as few Irish lawmakers share his vehement anti-immigrant views, and many publicly criticized him after the civil case last November.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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For Goldberg’s troubles, Trump officials like Hegseth responded by vilifying him and disparaging him as a journalist.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Two years later, President Barack Obama relieved Gen. Stanley McChrystal of his command of U.S. forces in Afghanistan after he was quoted making disparaging comments about his civilian leaders, including then-Vice President Biden.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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