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Definition of Denigrate
1. Verb. Cause to seem less serious; play down. "Don't belittle his influence"
Exact synonyms: Belittle, Derogate, Minimize
Generic synonyms: Belittle, Disparage, Pick At
Specialized synonyms: Talk Down
Derivative terms: Denigration, Denigration, Denigrative, Derogation, Derogative, Derogatory, Minimization, Minimum
Generic synonyms: Belittle, Disparage, Pick At
Specialized synonyms: Talk Down
Derivative terms: Denigration, Denigration, Denigrative, Derogation, Derogative, Derogatory, Minimization, Minimum
2. Verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
Exact synonyms: Asperse, Besmirch, Calumniate, Defame, Slander, Smear, Smirch, Sully
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Charge
Specialized synonyms: Assassinate, Libel, Badmouth, Drag Through The Mud, Malign, Traduce
Derivative terms: Aspersion, Aspersion, Calumny, Calumny, Defamation, Defamation, Defamatory, Defamer, Denigration, Denigratory, Slander, Slander, Slanderer, Smear, Smirch
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Charge
Specialized synonyms: Assassinate, Libel, Badmouth, Drag Through The Mud, Malign, Traduce
Derivative terms: Aspersion, Aspersion, Calumny, Calumny, Defamation, Defamation, Defamatory, Defamer, Denigration, Denigratory, Slander, Slander, Slanderer, Smear, Smirch
Definition of Denigrate
1. v. t. To blacken thoroughly; to make very black.
Definition of Denigrate
1. Verb. (transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage. ¹
3. Verb. (rare) To blacken. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Denigrate
1. [v -GRATED, -GRATING, -GRATES]
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