| 释义 |
Adjective: denigrating 'deni`greyting- (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
- calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, denigratory, libellous [Brit, Cdn], libelous [US], slanderous
Verb: denigrate 'denu`greyt- Cause to seem less serious; play down
- minimize, belittle, derogate, minimise [Brit] - Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
- defame, slander, smirch, asperse, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
See also: denigration, harmful Type of: accuse, belittle, charge, disparage, pick at Encyclopedia: Denigrate |