Decry synonyms
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To find fault with:
To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue.
To discredit is defined as to cast doubt on the truth of something or someone, or to damage a person's reputation.
To make a formal or public accusation against; to inform against; to accuse.
censure (related)
Censure is defined as to criticize or judge in a harsh manner.
(Rare) To sprinkle water on, as in baptizing
The definition of belittle means to speak about someone or something in a way to make it seem less important.
(Usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).
To force (someone) to experience, endure, or do something:
(Geol.) To lower (a land surface) by erosion
To depreciate; belittle
To disparage; belittle.
(Music) To reduce (a perfect or a minor interval) by a half step
To disapprove is defined as to disagree with or be against something, or to express the fact that you are against something instead of in favor of it.
To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
To become less; decrease:
To reduce in standing or respect.
Slur is defined as to speak unclearly, to speak quickly, or to not pronounce words distinctly.
To have too little regard or esteem for.
praise (antonym)
Praise is defined as to give someone approval, or to thank God.
laud (antonym)
To give praise to; glorify.
compliment (antonym)
To present something to (a person) as an act of politeness or respect
applaud (antonym)
To commend highly; praise:
To denigrate is to belittle or attack someone's reputation.
Detract is defined as to take away from or reduce.
To lend money upon, deducting the discount or allowance for interest; as, the banks discount notes and bills of exchange.
To demote to a less skilled job at lower pay
To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size:
To think, represent, or speak of as small or unimportant
(Military, of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
talk down
(Idiomatic) To speak condescendingly or as though the listener is inferior.
make light (or little) of
attack (related)
To deal with something in a direct way; to set to work upon.
show (related)
(Slang) To make an appearance; show up:
To disapprove of strongly; condemn
To criticize (something) harshly:
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