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denigrates

The correct spelling is denigrates.

How to pronounce denigrates

verb

Say it like: Den-igr-ate-s

The correct spelling is denigrates. To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame. For example: "You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with."

Usage Examples

You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
  2. 2.To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
  3. 3.To blacken.

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