denigration

• 指贬低、诋毁或污蔑某人或某事的言行，通常损害其名誉或品格。

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

不可数

1. Belittling commentC1formal

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

   贬低性言论

   • 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.

   同义词aspersiondeprecationderisiondisparagementinsultput-downscornslight

   反义词accoladecommendationcomplimentpraisetribute

2. Attack on characterC1formal

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

   诽谤

   • 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.

   同义词aspersioncalumnydefamationdisparagementlibelobloquyslandertraducementvilificationvituperation

   反义词acclaimcommendationglorificationhonorpraise

3. Expression of disapprovalC1formal

   The act of expressing strong disapproval, especially of oneself.

   贬低

   • 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.

   同义词censurecondemnationdeprecationdisparagement

   反义词acclaimapprovalcommendationpraise