denigrate
verb (used with object)
were denigrating
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past progressiveof denigrate.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But then the editors were concerned it would look like they were denigrating the flag.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 24, 2022
Mr. Ames said Mr. Irwin’s relationship with the church became strained when he heard from a loyalist that members were denigrating him in his absence.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2015
