Associations to the word «Denigrate»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
DENIGRATE, verb. (transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
DENIGRATE, verb. (transitive) To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
DENIGRATE, verb. (rare) To blacken.
Dictionary definition
DENIGRATE, verb. Cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence".
DENIGRATE, verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation".
Wise words
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