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denigrate | denigrator |

As a verb denigrate

is to criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.

As a noun denigrator is

one who denigrates.

denigrate

English

Verb

(denigrat)
  • To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
  • To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
  • (rare) To blacken.

    • Derived terms

    * denigration * denigratory

    denigrator

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who denigrates.
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