denigratory

• Décrit un langage ou un comportement visant à dévaloriser, critiquer ou calomnier quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

Describes language or behavior that is intended to belittle, criticize, or defame someone or something.

1. Tending to belittle or disparageC1formal

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

   dénigrant, dénigrante

   • The article was filled with denigratory comments about the politician.
   • His denigratory remarks during the debate were widely criticized.
   • She refused to engage in denigratory gossip about her colleagues.

   Synonymesdefamatorydeprecatoryderogatorydisparaginglibelouspejorativeslanderous

   Antonymesadulatorycomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising