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denigrative

/dɪˈnɪɡ.rə.tɪv/

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adjective

/dɪˈnɪɡ.rə.tɪv/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее склонность чернить или порочить чью-либо репутацию; редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning tending to blacken or defame someone's reputation; rarely used in modern English.

  1. Tending to belittle or defameC1formal

    Describing statements or remarks that are harmful, often untrue, and intended to damage someone's reputation or discredit them.

    ruУничижительный

    • The article contained denigrative comments about the politician's past.
    • She was hurt by the denigrative remarks made during the debate.
    • Spreading denigrative rumors is a form of bullying.

    Synonymscalumniousdefamatorydeprecatoryderogatorydisparaginglibelouspejorativeslanderous

    Antonymscomplimentaryfavorableflatteringlaudatorypraising

Forms
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  • most denigrative superlative form
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