Decry synonyms and antonyms
dĭ-krī'
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(Military, of a fortification) To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
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 find fault with:
To criticize (something) harshly:
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.
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(Rare) To sprinkle water on, as in baptizing
To disparage; belittle.
The definition of belittle means to speak about someone or something in a way to make it seem less important.
To force (someone) to experience, endure, or do something:
(Geol.) To lower (a land surface) by erosion
To depreciate; belittle
(Music) To reduce (a perfect or a minor interval) by a half step
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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.
To denigrate is to belittle or attack someone's reputation.
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Detract is defined as to take away from or reduce.
To represent as having the least degree of importance, value, or size:
attack (related)
To deal with something in a direct way; to set to work upon.
To disapprove of strongly; condemn
deride (related)
castigate (related)
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vilify (related)
lambaste (related)
(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).
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:
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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 think, represent, or speak of as small or unimportant
talk down
(Idiomatic) To speak condescendingly or as though the listener is inferior.
show (related)
(Slang) To make an appearance; show up:
deplore (related)
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satirise (related)
make light (or little) of
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