denigrate in Italian

denigrate in Italian is denigrare, diffamare, criticare — denigrate means to criticize someone unfairly in a way that damages their reputation.

denigrate in Italian

denigrare

verb

(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

diffamare

verb

(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

criticare

verb

(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

parlare male

verb

(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

sparlare

verb

(transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

What does "denigrate" mean?

verb To criticize someone unfairly in a way that damages their reputation.
"What grand engines they were! Yet I have noticed a disposition on the part of quite a diversity of present-day commentators to denigrate those engines."
verb To treat someone or something as if they have little or no value.
"You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

denigrate in a sentence

What grand engines they were! Yet I have noticed a disposition on the part of quite a diversity of present-day commentators to denigrate those engines.
Although in public Soviet officials tend to denigrate the French electric locomotives imported recently, there is little doubt that lessons learnt from these engines will be incorporated in new Russian designs.
You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with.

Similar words in Italian

asperse belittle besmirch calumniate smear

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "denigrate" in Italian?

"denigrate" in Italian is denigrare, diffamare, criticare. denigrate means: To criticize someone unfairly in a way that damages their reputation.

Are there other ways to say "denigrate" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "denigrate": denigrare, diffamare, criticare, parlare male, sparlare.

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