denigrate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪ̯t/

The English word “denigrate” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

To criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
To blacken.

adjective

Blackened.

Etymology

Derived from Latin dēnigrātus, the perfect passive participle of dēnigrō (“to blacken”) [see -ate (verb-forming suffix)], from dē- (“of; from”) + nigrō (“to blacken”) [from niger (“black”)]. Cognate with Middle English denigart(e) (“darkened, discolored”).

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