verb
denigrate
Denigrate (verb) means to criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
verb
1
To criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
2
To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
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Etymology
Derived from Latin dēnigrātus, the perfect passive participle of dēnigrō (“to blacken”) [see -ate (verb-forming suffix)], from dē- (“of; from”) + nigrō (“to blacken”) [from niger (“black”)]. Cognate with Middle English denigart(e) (“darkened, discolored”).
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What is the meaning of denigrate?
"denigrate" (verb) means to criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
What are the different meanings of denigrate?
"denigrate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame; 2. To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.