DENIGRATES
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Denigrates.
Denigrates - as a verb
Cause to seem less serious; play down
Example: "Don't belittle his influence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belittle10derogate10minimize21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belittle10disparage13pick atHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9besmirch17calumniate14defame12slander8smear7smirch13sully8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He denigrates his colleagues to make himself look better."
"She denigrates her competitors in order to gain a competitive advantage."
"The politician denigrates his opponents to sway public opinion in his favor."
"The critic denigrates the artist's work as lacking creativity."
"The supervisor denigrates his employees in front of others."
Word Game Points
Is DENIGRATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, denigrates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DENIGRATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DENIGRATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, denigrates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDENIGRATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DENIGRATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, denigrates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDENIGRATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
