DENIGRATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Denigrate.
How to pronounce denigrate:
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Denigrate - as a verb
Cause to seem less serious; play down
Example: "Don't belittle his influence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belittle10derogate10minimize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belittle10disparage13pick atHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9besmirch17calumniate14defame12slander8smear7smirch13sully8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He always denigrates his coworkers in front of the boss."
"It is not fair to denigrate someone just because they have different beliefs."
"The politician denigrated his opponent's record during the debate."
"She denigrated her ex-boyfriend's character after the breakup."
"The tabloid often denigrates celebrities without any evidence."
Word Game Points
Is DENIGRATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, denigrate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DENIGRATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DENIGRATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, denigrate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDENIGRATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DENIGRATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, denigrate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDENIGRATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
