🗣️denigrate

verb
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

Meaning

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

Example Sentences

He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.

Synonyms

belittle, disparage, defame, slander, deprecate

Antonyms

praise, compliment, honor

Collocations

denigrate others, denigrate culture, denigrate reputation, denigrate efforts

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