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DENIGRATED Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word denigrated. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word denigrated. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DENIGRATED

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belittled
verbv
adjective satellite

• made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

degraded
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unrestrained by convention or morality

• lowered in value

devalued
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lowered in value

humiliated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• subdued or brought low in condition or status

• made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

scorned
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• treated with dislike or contempt

shamed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• showing a sense of guilt

• suffering shame

criticized
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

defamed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

demeaned
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

depreciated
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• belittle

• lower the value of something

• lose in value

disparaged
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express a negative opinion of

insulted
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

mocked
verbv
noun

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

adjective satellite

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

verb

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

ridiculed
verbv
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

slammed
verbv
noun

• winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

• the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

• a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

verb

• close violently

• strike violently

• dance the slam dance

• throw violently

vilified
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

asperse
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

belittle
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

besmirch
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

calumniate
verbv
verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Best Hypernyms For DENIGRATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for denigrated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
accuse belittle charge disparage
Phrases (1)
pick at

Alternatives for BELITTLED

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