denigrate
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
denigrates;
denigrated;
denigrating
denigrates;
denigrated;
denigrating
Britannica Dictionary definition of DENIGRATE
[+ object]
formal
1
:
to say very critical and often unfair things about (someone)
-
Various groups denigrated [=slandered, maligned] both candidates throughout the presidential campaign.
-
Her story denigrates him as a person and as a teacher.
2
:
to make (something) seem less important or valuable
-
Such behavior denigrates [=belittles] the value of honesty in the workplace.
-
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
