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Denigratory

🔄 Synonyms of "Denigratory"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
harmfulCausing or likely to cause harm or damage; injurious.
libelousDefamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
calumniousPossessing the traits of calumny.
libellous(British spelling) Alternative spelling of libelous. [Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.]
defamatoryDamaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.
slanderous(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.
denigrating(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
denigrativeSynonym of denigratory.
calumniatoryContaining calumny; slanderous.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Denigratory"

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WordDefinition
calumniatoryContaining calumny; slanderous.
calumniousPossessing the traits of calumny.
defamatoryDamaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.
slanderous(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.
libellous(British spelling) Alternative spelling of libelous. [Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.]
libelousDefamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
harmfulCausing or likely to cause harm or damage; injurious.
derogatoryDisparaging.
detractiveTending to detract or belittle; depreciative; defamatory
depreciativeBelittling, disparaging.
demeaningDegrading; that degrades.
degradatorynounThat causes degradation
derogant(obsolete) derogatory
depreciatingnounThat is declining in value.
demissionary(sometimes after the noun modified) Having resigned or been removed from a position, but retaining some status or powers.
detractory(now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
deprecatoryDisparaging.
degrative(chemistry) Causing a cell or organism to degrade.
debasedverbBrought low; degraded.
depriment(archaic) Serving to depress (force or push down).

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