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Denigrate (Verb)

Meaning 1

Cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don't belittle his influence".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Belittle
  • Minimize
  • Derogate

Hypernyms

  • Belittle
  • Disparage

Hyponyms

  • Talk Down

Related Words

  • Denigrative (adjective)
  • Denigration (noun)

Meaning 2

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".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Slander
  • Smirch
  • Sully
  • Besmirch
  • Asperse
  • Defame
  • Smear
  • Calumniate

Hypernyms

  • Accuse
  • Charge

Hyponyms

  • Libel
  • Traduce
  • Drag Through The Mud
  • Malign
  • Assassinate
  • Badmouth

Related Words

  • Denigration (noun)
  • Denigratory (adjective)
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