Denigrating (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's denigrating comments about her opponent's character caused widespread outrage among voters.
- Her former friend's denigrating remarks about her work were completely unfounded and hurtful.
- The movie's portrayal of the historical figure was widely criticized for being denigrating and inaccurate.
- The company's denigrating adverts aimed at their main competitor were seen as a desperate attempt to gain an unfair advantage.
- The celebrity's denigrating tweets about her rival's fashion sense sparked a heated online debate.