denigration

• Substantivo que designa a ação de fazer críticas ou comentários depreciativos que rebaixam alguém ou algo, frequentemente atacando seu caráter ou reputação.

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

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1. Belittling commentC1formal

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

   Comentário depreciativo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaspersiondeprecationderisiondisparagementinsultput-downscornslight

   Antônimosaccoladecommendationcomplimentpraisetribute

2. Attack on characterC1formal

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

   Difamação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaspersioncalumnydefamationdisparagementlibelobloquyslandertraducementvilificationvituperation

   Antônimosacclaimcommendationglorificationhonorpraise

3. Expression of disapprovalC1formal

   The act of expressing strong disapproval, especially of oneself.

   Expressão de desaprovação

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscensurecondemnationdeprecationdisparagement

   Antônimosacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise