as in slighting
intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value
the usual decrying remarks about the clothes that the stars wore to the awards ceremony
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as in dismissing
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denouncing
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce
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Recent Examples of decrying
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
When Mangione was arrested, police found a ghost gun, as well as a notebook with detailed plans of the killing, and a handwritten manifesto decrying the health insurance industry.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
In the aftermath of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, social media exploded with those decrying it and others lionizing the chief suspect, Luigi Mangione.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Walsh interrupted a Saira Rao dinner lecture decrying white women by dropping stacks of plates.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
While some fans want to sing along, others are decrying the practice in favor of simply watching the movie and staying quiet in public.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
There has been no shortage of headlines in both crypto and mainstream media decrying the death of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
—Hugo Feiler, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Newer parties are attracting more voters given Puerto Rico’s economic and political turmoil while a younger generation is decrying corruption, persistent power outages and a lack of affordable housing, among other things.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
This looks set to be extremely difficult, with the leftist elements of the National Assembly decrying many of the cuts to public spending and the right-wing RN complaining over 'unfair' tax changes.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Seeing and decrying enemies at every turn inevitably hardens those opponents against you.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
When Mangione was arrested, police found a ghost gun, as well as a notebook with detailed plans of the killing, and a handwritten manifesto decrying the health insurance industry.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
In the aftermath of the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, social media exploded with those decrying it and others lionizing the chief suspect, Luigi Mangione.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Walsh interrupted a Saira Rao dinner lecture decrying white women by dropping stacks of plates.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
While some fans want to sing along, others are decrying the practice in favor of simply watching the movie and staying quiet in public.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
There has been no shortage of headlines in both crypto and mainstream media decrying the death of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).
—Hugo Feiler, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Newer parties are attracting more voters given Puerto Rico’s economic and political turmoil while a younger generation is decrying corruption, persistent power outages and a lack of affordable housing, among other things.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
This looks set to be extremely difficult, with the leftist elements of the National Assembly decrying many of the cuts to public spending and the right-wing RN complaining over 'unfair' tax changes.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrying
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Ignoring or dismissing a woman’s expertise.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cuomo, a Democrat, has denied the allegations, dismissing the investigations as politically motivated attacks.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The governor questioned the project’s future but stopped short of denouncing the possible use of eminent domain to advance the MPRP.Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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Among those denouncing the deportations was Gandy Thomas, Haiti’s permanent representative of the Organization of American states, an international body that promotes democracy and defends human rights.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Arizona State football fans slam 'truly insulting' College Football Playoff graphic Winter swoon: December has not been kind to Phoenix Suns in recent years The vehicle backed out of the driveway and into the road.Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The dawning of his second term has invoked jubilation from those who welcome Trump back to the Oval Office and fear from those alarmed by his insulting rhetoric about political opponents, the media, migrants and others.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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Suited for mature skin of any type, the cream boosts the radiance of dull skin while minimizing the appearance of pores and promoting a softer, smoother texture.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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By setting precise access permissions at the AI layer, businesses can ensure agents only interact with appropriate datasets—minimizing the chance of misuse while safeguarding sensitive information.Rich Vibert, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In September of 2024, activists interrupted Biden's climate adviser Ali Zaidi during a Climate Week NYC event condemning the government's funding of fossil fuel projects and military aid for Israel.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Officials also found a handwritten manifesto condemning the health care industry, as NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny previously told Fox News.Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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More than 2 million people in the U.S. lack indoor plumbing and more live with failing sewage systems that can result in waste backing up into homes or pooling on the ground, threatening public health and degrading basic dignity, the EPA said.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
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Read: ‘Shallow Hal’ and the never-ending fat joke Among Lost’s most degrading tropes was Hurley’s obsession with junk food.Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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The area bounded by Vincennes, Terre Haute, Muncie and Kokomo saw a general eight to 12 inches with snowfall amounts diminishing to just a few inches northwest towards Lafayette.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, as detection systems improve using things like quantum sensors, AI, and multi-domain networks, the effectiveness of such stealth measures is diminishing.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
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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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“Decrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrying. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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