denigrating
- present participle of denigrate.
Example Sentences
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“Poverty and deprivation are no reflection on character, and there is no justification for denigrating the character of Haitians who suffer from and bear no responsibility for their country’s ills,” Justice Alito writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
In the lead up to the Super Bowl, boosters of traditional sportsbooks have been denigrating prediction markets.
From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026
“We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
Earlier this year, Kelly — for what must be the first time — tried to promote positivity toward women without directly denigrating anyone else in the process.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2025
Regiomontanus spoke in praise of the mathematical sciences, and he praised them by denigrating the Aristotelian philosophy taught in the universities.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
