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Meaning of Denigrate
According to Merriam-Webster, "denigrate" means to criticize or belittle someone or something, often in a subtle or indirect way.
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "denigrate" as to blacken or sully someone's reputation, or to represent someone or something as being of little worth.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines "denigrate" as to say or write something that shows you do not respect or think highly of someone or something.
Example Uses
- The politician's opponent tried to denigrate her character by spreading false rumors about her past.
- The company's reputation was denigrated by the negative reviews from dissatisfied customers.
- The artist's work was denigrated by the critic, who called it "amateurish" and "unoriginal".