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/dˈɛnəgrˌeɪt/ Listen

Denigrate

verb

Cause to seem less serious; play down. Synonyms: belittle, derogate, minimize.

Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. Synonyms: asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, slander, smear, smirch, sully. "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

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Words linked to "Denigrate" : libel, assassinate, talk down, pick at, drag through the mud, charge, denigratory, denigrative, slander, malign, traduce, denigration, badmouth, disparage, accuse