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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)
belittlederogateminimize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belittledisparagepick at
Hyponyms (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)
aspersebesmirchcalumniatedefameslandersmearsmirchsully
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accusecharge
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is DENIGRATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, denigrates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
DENIGRATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DENIGRATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, denigrates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DENIGRATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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