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
This is not to denigrate Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, an Anfield legend who brought the club unparalleled success in the Premier League era and over a far longer period of time than the Dutchman has worked on Merseyside.
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
World & Nation Why has North Korea sent troops to help Russia fight Ukraine?
Nov. 1, 2024
Trump’s election victory in November sent tremors of dread across Ukraine, where people had closely tracked his campaign-trail commentary denigrating billions of dollars in crucial Western assistance to Kyiv.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, Johnson opted to publicly denigrate and undermine the attention that Clark gets in the CNN interview.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
Importantly, Smee contributes to a recent reconsideration of Morisot, who for too long was denigrated for painting women, girls, and domestic interiors.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
World & Nation Why has North Korea sent troops to help Russia fight Ukraine?
Nov. 1, 2024
Trump’s election victory in November sent tremors of dread across Ukraine, where people had closely tracked his campaign-trail commentary denigrating billions of dollars in crucial Western assistance to Kyiv.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Still, Johnson opted to publicly denigrate and undermine the attention that Clark gets in the CNN interview.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
Importantly, Smee contributes to a recent reconsideration of Morisot, who for too long was denigrated for painting women, girls, and domestic interiors.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrate
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Moments after dismissing the Denver Broncos 31-7 from the opening playoff round Sunday, the Bills already had the Baltimore Ravens on their minds.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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More cases are being dismissed — rising from 41% to 61% — because prosecutors cannot meet the technical requirements, burdensome paperwork and deadlines of the new discovery law.Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Patient recruitment, a common bottleneck, is significantly improved with AI, which analyzes eligibility criteria and patient demographics to quickly identify and assemble suitable participants, minimizing dropouts and delays.Ariel Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Through its Predictive Models that anticipate market trends, UME Tech empowers businesses to adopt effective strategies but minimize marketing expenses.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Austria will likely not face fines in the manner of Hungary, but security cooperation will diminish.Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Maryland faltered for the first time, a loss that dims but shouldn’t diminish its impressive start as its ceiling comes clearer into focus.Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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Obama, in turn, has criticized Trump, particularly on issues of democracy and policy.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, many criticized Jones for fighting the aging Miocic and not pivoting to fight Aspinall, a younger and seemingly more dangerous fighter who holds the interim title.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Republican senators have disparaged anonymous critics of Hegseth.Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect has long disparaged renewable energy and vowed to pursue policies favorable to the fossil fuel industry in his second term.Zack Budryk, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Denigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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