Denigration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Denigration is a noun meaning The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.
Meaning
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.
More Meanings
- An unfair criticism.
Example Sentences
To nostalgic eyes they became absolutely and almost mercifully unrecognisable. Nor did they escape a full measure of denigration.
Word Forms
- denigrations
Synonyms for denigration
Depending on context, synonyms include belittling, deprecation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deprecation, belittling, disparagement, slur, vilification, slander.
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