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adjective

Definition of decryingnext
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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decrying

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verb

present participle of decry
1
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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2
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
Verb
Her inauguration was interrupted by a protester decrying the island's power crisis. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 The defendant, who carried a handwritten manifesto decrying the American health care system, has been cast as a martyr by some people sympathetic to his apparent philosophy — and the charges could strengthen that perception. — Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrying
  1. dismissing
  2. denouncing
  3. insulting
  4. minimizing
  5. condemning
  6. degrading
  7. diminishing
  8. criticizing
Verb
  • The company stuck to its core DVD rental model while dismissing opportunities to innovate on the periphery.
    — ByMargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Top Stories Just before Christmas, Biden egregiously commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 death row inmates, dismissing years of careful work by prosecutors, judges, and juries.
    — The Editors, National Review, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of dismissing
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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
  • 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
Definition of denouncing
Adjective
  • Russian politicians and state media were thrilled to hear the U.S. president backing their insulting and obvious lies.
    — Elizabeth Shackelford, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
  • La Liga players are often shown red cards for taking protests past the level which referees deem acceptable, sometimes for words which are less insulting or disrespectful than what was said by Bellingham.
    — Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of insulting
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  • This approach ensures a steady cash flow by minimizing overdue payments and reduces the risk of bad debt through proactive monitoring and segmentation.
    — Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • These plans ensure that if a breach occurs, the response is swift, organized and transparent, minimizing damage and protecting customer data.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of minimizing
Verb
  • The statement sparked outrage with GOP lawmakers, who slammed Allstate for not explicitly condemning terrorism.
    — Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Back at the office, Helly receives news of her resignation request - her outie denied it, condemning her to a lifetime of work.
    — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of condemning
Adjective
  • Incentives for employees to resign or retire could lead to a loss of experienced staff, further degrading service quality.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Drill sergeants now minimize their use of profanity, insults and degrading remarks and strive to become support figures for trainees.
    — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Definition of degrading
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  • However, as the FOMC has cut interest rates since last summer, that risk though material today, is diminishing.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The party came to end with a first-round loss at Notre Dame – IU’s other defeat was against another CFP semifinalist in Ohio State — but there is no diminishing what the Hoosiers accomplished this season.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of diminishing
Verb
  • 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
  • While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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