denigrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of denigrate
as in dismisses
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 Synonyms for denigrates
  1. dismisses
  2. minimizes
  3. diminishes
  4. criticizes
  5. disparages
Verb
  • Amon, a Brazilian engineer who joined Qualcomm 30 years ago and became its CEO in 2021, dismisses the notion that this is all too much for Qualcomm to chase at once, saying the company has been on this reinvention path many times before.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 June 2026
  • De Borbon dismisses the accusations as coming from a small group of disgruntled owners.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Definition of dismisses
Verb
  • The standard razor features a moisturizer bar infused with aloe and shea butter, which helps the five sharp blades to glide smoothly over your skin and minimizes irritation.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026
  • These days, some displays use drone shows instead of combustible pyrotechnics, which further minimizes the fire risk.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of minimizes
Verb
  • In most lakes oxygen content diminishes rapidly at depths below 35 feet.
    — Jack G. Mell, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
  • None of this diminishes the responsibility of wealthy countries.
    — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of diminishes
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  • The couple has been targeted by a group called Boycott Divest Zabludowicz, which criticizes them for supporting a pro-Israel lobby.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 25 June 2026
  • That letter, referenced in the Brandeis Center complaint, criticizes the APA for failing to discipline a former division president, Lara Sheehi, for various incendiary comments about Zionism.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026
Definition of criticizes
Verb
  • Still, Kennedy disparages germ theory and attempts to undermine it with shaky arguments.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
  • There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.
    — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of disparages
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