noun
denigration
Denigration (noun) means the act of blackening something, or of defaming it.
noun
1
The act of blackening something, or of defaming it.
2
A piece of criticism aimed at someone that is unfair.
"To nostalgic eyes they became absolutely and almost mercifully unrecognisable. Nor did they escape a full measure of denigration."
— Henry Maxwell, Farewell to the (1952)
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Etymology
Its surface form breaks down as denigrate + -ion.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for denigration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of denigration?
"denigration" (noun) means the act of blackening something, or of defaming it.
What is another word for denigration?
Other words for "denigration" include deprecation, belittling, calumny, slander, aspersion, defamation.
What are the different meanings of denigration?
"denigration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of blackening something, or of defaming it; 2. A piece of criticism aimed at someone that is unfair.
