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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
02
to disparage or belittle something by denying its importance, validity, or worth
Transitive: to denigrate sth
denigrate
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denigr
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denigrating
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denigrating
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denigration
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denigration
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denigrative
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denigrative
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Example
The online troll denigrated the author's work with malicious reviews, attempting to damage the book's reputation.
The tabloid newspaper consistently denigrated the celebrity, spreading false rumors to tarnish their reputation.
In a heated argument, she denigrated her coworker, making false accusations to harm their professional standing.
The political opponent resorted to denigrating the candidate's character rather than focusing on policy differences.
Rather than offering constructive criticism, the critic chose to denigrate the artist, questioning their talent and integrity.
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