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- [den-i-greyt]
- /ˈdɛn ɪˌgreɪt/
- /ˈden.ɪ.ɡreɪt/
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- [den-i-greyt]
- /ˈdɛn ɪˌgreɪt/
Definitions of denigrate word
- verb denigrate If you denigrate someone or something, you criticize them unfairly or insult them. 3
- verb denigrate to belittle or disparage the character of; defame 3
- verb transitive denigrate to blacken 3
- verb transitive denigrate to disparage the character or reputation of; defame 3
- verb with object denigrate to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character. 1
- verb with object denigrate to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage: to denigrate someone's contributions to a project. 1
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Origin of denigrate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin dēnigrātus (past participle of dēnigrāre to blacken), equivalent to dē- de- + nigr(āre) to make black + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Denigrate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
denigrate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for denigrate
verb denigrate
- impugn — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- defame — If someone defames another person or thing, they say bad and untrue things about them.
- slander — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- vilify — to speak ill of; defame; slander.
Antonyms for denigrate
verb denigrate
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- cherish — If you cherish something such as a hope or a pleasant memory, you keep it in your mind for a long period of time.
- flatter — to make flat.
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