denigrate

verb

den·i·grate ˈde-ni-ˌgrāt How to pronounce denigrate (audio)

denigrated; denigrating

transitive verb

: to attack the reputation of : defame

denigrate one's opponents

: to deny the importance or validity of : belittle

denigrate their achievements

denigration

ˌde-ni-ˈgrā-shən How to pronounce denigrate (audio)

noun

denigrative

ˈde-ni-ˌgrā-tiv How to pronounce denigrate (audio)

adjective

denigrator

ˈde-ni-ˌgrā-tər How to pronounce denigrate (audio)

noun

denigratory

ˈde-ni-grə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce denigrate (audio)

adjective

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If you "denigrate" someone, you attempt to blacken their reputation. It makes sense, therefore, that "denigrate" can be traced back to the Latin verb denigrare, meaning "to blacken." When "denigrate" was first used in English in the 16th century, it meant to cast aspersions on someone's character or reputation. Eventually, it developed a second sense of "to make black" ("factory smoke denigrated the sky"), but this sense is somewhat rare in modern usage. Nowadays, of course, "denigrate" can also refer to belittling the worth or importance of someone or something.

Example Sentences

Her story denigrates him as a person and as a teacher. No one is trying to denigrate the importance of a good education. We all know that it is crucial for success. denigrating the talents and achievements of women

Recent Examples on the Web This column is not meant to denigrate Camping World Stadium.

Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2022 By pointing to Bam Adebayo as the most likely successor to carry the Heat’s torch of culture, it wasn’t meant to denigrate Tyler Herro, but rather to point to Bam’s ongoing and engaging personality.

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Over time, a chaotic workplace will not only degrade the performance of the organization but denigrate the culture of the organization as well.

Bill Adams, Forbes, 25 July 2022 It’s when bad-faith actors use the STI label as a way to denigrate communities at risk that the label becomes dangerous.

Lindsay Lee Wallace, SELF, 11 Aug. 2022 The first thing Donald Trump did to rally Maryland Republican primary voters this week was denigrate their popular two-term governor, Larry Hogan.

Erin Cox, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 Some reviews included a derogatory and profane term used to denigrate women.

NBC News, 4 May 2022 The station broadcast across the Midwest, and Baker used its considerable reach, along with a print publication, to promote his cure, slander his personal enemies, and denigrate the mainstream medical establishment.

The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022 Republicans never miss an opportunity to denigrate Mr. Biden.

WSJ, 16 June 2022 See More

单词	denigrate
释义	denigrate verb den·i·grate ˈde-ni-ˌgrāt denigrated; denigrating transitive verb 1 : to attack the reputation of : defame denigrate one's opponents 2 : to deny the importance or validity of : belittle denigrate their achievements denigration ˌde-ni-ˈgrā-shən noun denigrative ˈde-ni-ˌgrā-tiv adjective denigrator ˈde-ni-ˌgrā-tər noun denigratory ˈde-ni-grə-ˌtȯr-ē adjective Did you know? If you "denigrate" someone, you attempt to blacken their reputation. It makes sense, therefore, that "denigrate" can be traced back to the Latin verb denigrare, meaning "to blacken." When "denigrate" was first used in English in the 16th century, it meant to cast aspersions on someone's character or reputation. Eventually, it developed a second sense of "to make black" ("factory smoke denigrated the sky"), but this sense is somewhat rare in modern usage. Nowadays, of course, "denigrate" can also refer to belittling the worth or importance of someone or something. Synonyms bad-mouth belittle cry down decry deprecate depreciate derogate diminish dis [slang] diss discount dismiss disparage kiss off minimize play down poor-mouth put down run down talk down trash trash-talk vilipend write off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Her story denigrates him as a person and as a teacher. No one is trying to denigrate the importance of a good education. We all know that it is crucial for success. denigrating the talents and achievements of women Recent Examples on the Web This column is not meant to denigrate Camping World Stadium. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2022 By pointing to Bam Adebayo as the most likely successor to carry the Heat’s torch of culture, it wasn’t meant to denigrate Tyler Herro, but rather to point to Bam’s ongoing and engaging personality. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Over time, a chaotic workplace will not only degrade the performance of the organization but denigrate the culture of the organization as well. Bill Adams, Forbes, 25 July 2022 It’s when bad-faith actors use the STI label as a way to denigrate communities at risk that the label becomes dangerous. Lindsay Lee Wallace, SELF, 11 Aug. 2022 The first thing Donald Trump did to rally Maryland Republican primary voters this week was denigrate their popular two-term governor, Larry Hogan. Erin Cox, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 Some reviews included a derogatory and profane term used to denigrate women. NBC News, 4 May 2022 The station broadcast across the Midwest, and Baker used its considerable reach, along with a print publication, to promote his cure, slander his personal enemies, and denigrate the mainstream medical establishment. The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022 Republicans never miss an opportunity to denigrate Mr. Biden. WSJ, 16 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare, from de- + nigrare to blacken, from nigr-, niger black First Known Use 1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1 denigrate verb as in to dismiss to express scornfully one's low opinion of theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dismiss diminish minimize disparage criticize belittle derogate decry denounce deprecate condemn discount diss bad-mouth discredit depreciate dislike dump on talk down run down cry down write off trash-talk play down trash scold vilify dis kiss off vilipend malign defame abuse poor-mouth put down slander disgrace traduce slur discommend censure asperse reprehend rip reprobate disapprove (of) Antonyms & Near Antonyms exalt applaud glorify praise extol laud magnify endorse approve recommend extoll favor sanction acclaim commend indorse countenance compliment eulogize See More
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denigrate

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