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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
Examples
The tabloid newspaper consistently denigrated the celebrity, spreading false rumors to tarnish their reputation.
02
to disparage or belittle something by denying its importance, validity, or worth
Transitive: to denigrate sth
Examples
Some politicians have been known to denigrate scientific research findings that conflict with their agendas.
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