Associations to the word «Denigrate»

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

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
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