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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.
The political opponent resorted to denigrating the candidate's character rather than focusing on policy differences.
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.
It 's unfair to denigrate someone's achievements simply because they do n't conform to traditional standards of success.
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