Denigrate

/ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ verb

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

Meaning

  1. (verb) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
  2. (verb) To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage. “You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with.”
  3. (verb) To blacken.

Letter breakdown

  • Denigrate contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 11.

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What does Denigrate mean?

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

How many letters are in Denigrate?

Denigrate has 9 letters.

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