Word meaning
denigrate
verb · DEN-ih-grayt
What does denigrate mean?
Denigrate means to criticize unfairly; to disparage.
Denigrate in a sentence
“Don't denigrate other people's hobbies just because they aren't yours.”
Synonyms for denigrate
- belittle
- disparage
- put down
Where does denigrate come from?
From Latin denigrare, "to blacken."
How to remember denigrate
- Say it out loud a few times: DEN-ih-grayt.
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