Decry and Diminish

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Decry verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

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Diminish is a synonym for decry in criticize topic. In some cases you can use "Diminish" instead a verb "Decry".

Diminish verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: tends to diminish any rival's accomplishments with snide remarks

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Decry is a synonym for diminish in belittle topic. You can use "Decry" instead a verb "Diminish".

Nearby Words: diminution, diminishing

fact	decry fact	diminish fact
horrors	decry horrors	diminish horrors

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