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Denigrate

🔄 Synonyms of "Denigrate"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
belittleverb	(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
derogateverb	(transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
slandernoun	A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
defameverb	To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.
smirchnoun	(figurative, archaic) A stain on somebody's reputation.
smearnoun	(transitive) To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
besmirchverb	(transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.
minimizeverb	(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
asperseverb	To falsely or maliciously charge someone.
calumniateverb	(transitive) To make hurtful untrue comments about.
sullynoun	(transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Denigrate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
calumniateverb	(transitive) To make hurtful untrue comments about.
defameverb	To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.
belittleverb	(transitive) To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
slanderverb	To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.
derogateverb	(transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle.
minimizeverb	(transitive) To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.
sullyverb	(transitive) To soil or stain; to dirty.
besmirchverb	(transitive) To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.
smirchverb	(transitive, figurative, archaic) To harm the reputation of; to smear or slander.
smearverb	(transitive) To spread (a substance, especially one that colours or is dirty) across a surface by rubbing.
asperseverb	To falsely or maliciously charge someone.
vilifyverb	(transitive) To say defamatory things about someone or something; to speak ill of.
discreditverb	(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).
disparageverb	To dishonor by a comparison with what is inferior; to lower in rank or estimation by actions or words; to speak slightingly of; to depreciate; to undervalue.
stigmatizeverb	(transitive) To characterize as disgraceful or ignominious; to mark with a stigma or stigmata.
abuseverb	Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
underestimateverb	(transitive) To estimate too low; to perceive (someone or something) as having a lower value, quantity, worth, etc., than what he/she/it actually has.
devalueverb	(transitive) To lower or remove the value of something.
de-emphasizeverb	(transitive) To remove or reduce the emphasis from something; to make something less important; to play down.
undermineverb	(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.