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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".

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