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to denigrate
01
to intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation
Transitive: to denigrate sb/sth
Example
The tabloid newspaper consistently denigrated the celebrity, spreading false rumors to tarnish their reputation.
The political opponent resorted to denigrating the candidate's character rather than focusing on policy differences.
In a heated argument, she denigrated her coworker, making false accusations to harm their professional standing.
02
to disparage or belittle something by denying its importance, validity, or worth
Transitive: to denigrate sth
Example
Some politicians have been known to denigrate scientific research findings that conflict with their agendas.
It 's unfair to denigrate someone's achievements simply because they do n't conform to traditional standards of success.
Teachers should avoid denigrating students' efforts, instead focusing on constructive feedback.
word family
denigr
Verb
denigrate
Verb
denigrating
Adjective
denigration
Noun
denigrative
Adjective
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