denigratory
/ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/adjective
C2formalcommon/ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/Describes language or behavior that is intended to belittle, criticize, or defame someone or something.
ruОписывает язык или поведение, направленные на принижение, критику или клевету на кого-либо или что-либо.esDescribe lenguaje o comportamiento que busca rebajar, criticar o difamar a alguien o algo, con carácter ofensivo o despectivo.frDécrit un langage ou un comportement visant à dévaloriser, critiquer ou calomnier quelqu'un ou quelque chose.deBeschreibt eine Sprache oder ein Verhalten, das darauf abzielt, jemanden oder etwas herabzuwürdigen, zu kritisieren oder zu verleumden.ptDescreve linguagem ou comportamento que visa menosprezar, criticar ou difamar alguém ou algo.zh形容言语或行为带有贬低、诋毁、诽谤他人的意味。arيصف كلامًا أو سلوكًا يهدف إلى الحط من قدر شخص أو شيء أو انتقاده أو التشهير به.
- Tending to belittle or disparage C1 formal
Describing statements or remarks that are harmful, often untrue, and intended to damage someone's reputation or discredit them.
- 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.
ruУничижительныйesdenigratoriofrdénigrant, dénigrantedeHerabsetzendptDifamatóriozh贬损的arمُهين
Synonymes: defamatorydeprecatoryderogatorydisparaginglibelouspejorativeslanderous
Antonymes: adulatorycomplimentaryflatteringlaudatorypraising
- more denigratory comparative form
- most denigratory superlative form