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denigrate

verb

/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

Meaning

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.

belittle, disparage, defame, slander, deprecate

praise, compliment, honor

denigrate others, denigrate culture, denigrate reputation, denigrate efforts

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

to make air, water, or land dirty or harmful

to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly