denigration

• Nom désignant l'action de dénigrer, c'est-à-dire de formuler des critiques ou des remarques dévalorisantes qui rabaissent quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent en attaquant leur caractère ou leur réputation.

A noun referring to the act of making critical or disparaging remarks that belittle someone or something, often attacking their character or reputation.

indénombrable

1. Belittling commentC1formal

   A remark that makes someone or something seem less important or valuable.

   dénigrement

   • His constant denigration of her work made her feel worthless.
   • The article was full of denigration of the opposing party.
   • She responded to the denigration with a calm and reasoned argument.

   Synonymesaspersiondeprecationderisiondisparagementinsultput-downscornslight

   Antonymesaccoladecommendationcomplimentpraisetribute

2. Attack on characterC1formal

   An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.

   Attaque contre la réputation

   • The political campaign was marked by personal denigration rather than policy debate.
   • He sued the newspaper for denigration of his reputation.
   • Denigration of colleagues is not tolerated in a professional environment.

   Synonymesaspersioncalumnydefamationdisparagementlibelobloquyslandertraducementvilificationvituperation

   Antonymesacclaimcommendationglorificationhonorpraise

3. Expression of disapprovalC1formal

   The act of expressing strong disapproval, especially of oneself.

   Dénigrement de soi

   • His speech was a denigration of his own past mistakes.
   • Self-denigration can be a sign of low self-esteem.
   • The denigration of the proposal by the committee was swift and harsh.

   Synonymescensurecondemnationdeprecationdisparagement

   Antonymesacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise