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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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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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
Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Protesters amassed outside City Hall on Tuesday and again at Washington Square Park in New York City as several events decrying Khalil's arrest were scheduled or have taken place across the country.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Progressive and pro-Palestinian groups, meanwhile, are decrying the arrest as a dangerous precedent and an assault on freedom of speech and assembly.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Democratic lawmakers and veterans’ groups are fuming over the VA’s plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and pushback from their GOP colleagues.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
Many others chimed in on the post, decrying the booking.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
While once seen as a sign of artistry, method acting had a rocky several years, with figures such as Succession’s Brian Cox decrying it and, seemingly, some of the public kicking back against its excesses, which is often used to excuse bad behavior.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Varas began his postgame news conference with statements — first in Spanish and then in English — decrying the one-word chant, which both FIFA and MLS have been trying to eradicate from the game for years.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Jerrold’s accompanying text is much more strident, decrying the moral failings that lead to imprisonment and waxing dubious on the value of prison reform, rehabilitation efforts, and charity.
—Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Today, Lewis is a member of the Jews Against Gassing Coalition, a New Orleans-area group decrying the state’s efforts to use nitrogen gas to execute death row inmates because, members say, such a method echoes the Holocaust, when 6 million Jews were murdered by Nazi Germany.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Protesters amassed outside City Hall on Tuesday and again at Washington Square Park in New York City as several events decrying Khalil's arrest were scheduled or have taken place across the country.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Progressive and pro-Palestinian groups, meanwhile, are decrying the arrest as a dangerous precedent and an assault on freedom of speech and assembly.
—Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Democratic lawmakers and veterans’ groups are fuming over the VA’s plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and pushback from their GOP colleagues.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
Many others chimed in on the post, decrying the booking.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
While once seen as a sign of artistry, method acting had a rocky several years, with figures such as Succession’s Brian Cox decrying it and, seemingly, some of the public kicking back against its excesses, which is often used to excuse bad behavior.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Varas began his postgame news conference with statements — first in Spanish and then in English — decrying the one-word chant, which both FIFA and MLS have been trying to eradicate from the game for years.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Jerrold’s accompanying text is much more strident, decrying the moral failings that lead to imprisonment and waxing dubious on the value of prison reform, rehabilitation efforts, and charity.
—Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decrying
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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So lawmakers aren't dismissing Golden Dome out of hand.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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Immigration advocates will host a press conference denouncing the partnership.—
Verónica Egui Brito and,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Student activists are denouncing Khalil's arrest as an attempt to use deportation to stifle free speech.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump began the meeting by mildly insulting Ramaphosa, who took it in stride.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The idea that women need to be properly taught how to conceive a child through a government program is a particularly insulting proposal, says Reshma Saujani, the founder and CEO of Moms First.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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These kinds of films are already built on minimizing pain, not just for our hero but for all the characters.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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The statement sparked outrage with GOP lawmakers, who slammed Allstate for not explicitly condemning terrorism.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Ventura previously testified that Combs forced her to perform degrading acts.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Image Threaded through every chapter is a running commentary on the malignant nature of pornography, which by design must grow ever more violent, degrading and humiliating to women to keep pace with the lightning-fast speed by which its tropes are absorbed into the mainstream.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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But the same things that prevent parents from maintaining employment or housing — especially substance abuse and mental illness — often inhibit them from engaging in services, while also diminishing their ability to protect and care for their children.—
Emily Putnam-Hornstein and Naomi Schaefer Riley,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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After his round, the Irishman did not tolerate the media diminishing his spot in the tournament.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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“Decrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decrying. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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