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
The Ohio senator will be expected to explain past controversial remarks, such as his comments denigrating childless cat ladies and immigrants.
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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
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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Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
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This empowerment is crucial for minimizing damage, complying with regulatory requirements, maintaining customer trust, and instilling a sense of control and confidence in your data security efforts.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This framework enables faster detection and response to security incidents, minimizing potential damage and reducing the risk of breaches and data leaks.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Simultaneously, her greener-than-green sous chef Lucia (Barbie Ferreira) — another hire by Andreas — flirts up a storm with their financer and starts testing her new boss’s rapidly diminishing patience.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chief among them is the war in Ukraine, where Moscow is intent on diminishing popular support among Americans for Ukrainian independence.Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
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El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender in 2021, and since that moment, the IMF has been criticizing and opposing this decision.Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Harris has unveiled her progressive economic agenda, sharply criticizing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and promising to raise the corporate tax rate to 28%.Kevin Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Denigrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrating. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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