denigration verb
den·i·grate
The verb form of denigration is denigrate
D dDefinitions
- verb with object denigration to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character. 1
- verb with object 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 denigration to make black; blacken: rain clouds denigrating the sky. 1