self-denigration

self-den·i·grate

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Definitions of self-denigration word

verb with object self-denigration to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character. 1
verb with object self-denigration to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage: to denigrate someone's contributions to a project. 1
verb with object self-denigration to make black; blacken: rain clouds denigrating the sky. 1

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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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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