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denigration

Denigration (noun) means the act of making black; a blackening or defamation.

noun
1
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.
2
An unfair criticism.
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Etymology

By surface analysis, denigrate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of denigration?

"denigration" (noun) means the act of making black; a blackening or defamation.

What are the different meanings of denigration?

"denigration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of making black; a blackening or defamation; 2. An unfair criticism.

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