DENIGRATED Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

denigrated

verb

past tense of denigrate

as in dismissed

to express scornfully one's low opinion of theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of denigrated The Best Ways to Enjoy Potatoes Despite their benefits, these starchy vegetables have been denigrated in some nutrition circles because of associations with high-fat diets. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 In 2018, the court unequivocally repudiated its wartime decision that denigrated Japanese Americans. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 Butler was one of several key women in the history of environmental restoration who took advantage of the fact that botany was not entirely restricted to men—though this also meant that it was denigrated as a feminine pastime. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 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. — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for denigrated

Verb

But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
All six defendants initially faced torture charges that were dismissed.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismissed

Verb

The influence and interest of the United States in the islands must be increased and not diminished.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
Then, there is the rise of China, which has shifted Washington’s strategic focus away from Europe and diminished NATO’s centrality to American concerns.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of diminished

Verb

Without getting into specifics, Robins minimized the potential impact of the CFTC’s rules on DraftKings’ market making business in an interview with Sportico on Friday morning.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The possibility of insider trading, Kalshi argues, will be minimized by company safeguards verifying employment and tools to surveil for unusual market activity.

— Bobby Allyn, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of minimized

Verb

Chief Critic Democratic Party consultant and former President Barack Obama’s ex-campaign adviser David Axelrod criticized the White House’s decision to use the old plane as a decoy with journalists on board.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The Saturday Night actress also opened up about how she’s been criticized over the years for her relationships.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of criticized

Verb

And at a White House cage fight, a former first lady was brazenly disparaged.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
In recent months, the president has frequently disparaged Obama’s South Side Chicago presidential library, posting on Truth Social on June 13 an edited picture of its campus turned into a tent camp and the main building depicted as a trash can.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of disparaged

Browse Nearby Words

denigrate

denigrated

denigrates

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Denigrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denigrated. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of denigrated

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on denigrated

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

zeugma

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Words of the Week - Aug. 14

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes