Denigrate

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Synonyms of denigrate

Antonyms of denigrate

Collocations of denigrate

denigrate someone's character
Frequency: 70 %

It is unfair to denigrate someone's character without evidence.

denigrate a reputation
Frequency: 65 %

The false accusations were meant to denigrate his reputation in the community.

denigrate someone's achievements
Frequency: 60 %

It is not right to denigrate someone's achievements just because you are jealous.

denigrate a person's work
Frequency: 50 %

Critics tried to denigrate the artist's work, but the public loved it.

denigrate a political opponent
Frequency: 45 %

During the election campaign, candidates often denigrate their political opponents.

Idiomatic Expressions for denigrate

  • Phrase: denigrate a profession
    Meaning: to speak negatively about a particular occupation or field of work
    Usage: It is unfair to denigrate the teaching profession without understanding the challenges teachers face.