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1. denigrate
verb. ['ˈdɛnəˌgreɪt'] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone.
Synonyms
- sully
- defame
- smear
- accuse
- besmirch
- charge
- drag through the mud
- traduce
- slander
- calumniate
- badmouth
- smirch
- assassinate
- libel
- asperse
Antonyms
- benign
- beneficent
- benignancy
- kind
Etymology
- denigratus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Denigrate
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Example sentences of the word denigrate
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
However, avoid awards that denigrate people who have gained weight or have lost their looks since high school.
2. Verb, base form
Never ridicule, berate, belittle or denigrate the other parent in front of your child.
2. denigrate
verb. ['ˈdɛnəˌgreɪt'] cause to seem less serious; play down.
Synonyms
- derogate
- pick at
- disparage
- minimize
- talk down
Antonyms
- benignity
- clean
- uncover
- absolve
Etymology
- denigratus (Latin)