denigrate

//ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

denigrateInfinitive
denigratePresent tense
denigratedPast tense
denigratedPast participle
denigratingPresent participle
denigratesThird-person singular
1

To criticize unfairly or disparage someone or something, often to damage their reputation.

He tried to denigrate his colleague's work to make himself look better.

2

To belittle or speak ill of someone's achievements, character, or worth.

It's unfair to denigrate her accomplishments just because you disagree with her methods.

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