Meaning of the word denigrate in English

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denigrate

US /ˈden.ə.ɡreɪt/

UK /ˈden.ə.ɡreɪt/

criticize unfairly; disparage

Example:

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He felt that his colleagues were trying to denigrate his achievements.

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It's unfair to denigrate someone's efforts without understanding their challenges.

Synonym:

disparage belittle deprecate vilify malign

Synonym:

praise exalt commend applaud eulogize

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