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Denigrate

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Definition

To criticize or speak ill of someone or something in a damaging or disrespectful way.

Synonyms & similar words

calumniate besmirch smear sully minimize defame belittle slander asperse smirch derogate disparage belittle deprecate diminish undermine devalue demean vilify smear slander malign defame discredit criticize condemn attack revile calumniate abuse insult

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