ALL meanings of denigratory
den·i·grate
D d - verb with object denigratory to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character. 1
- verb with object denigratory to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage: to denigrate someone's contributions to a project. 1
- verb with object denigratory to make black; blacken: rain clouds denigrating the sky. 1
- noun denigratory Tending to denigrate. 1