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In some senses, denigrate is marked as rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
denigrate
/ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪ̯t/
verb 3adj 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
electric, right
VERB + DENIGRATE
tend, translate, wish
DENIGRATE + NOUN
french, image, people, things
ADV.
only
Definitions
verb
1
To criticize so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
Although in public Soviet officials tend to denigrate the French electric locomotives imported recently, there is little doubt that lessons learnt from these engines will be incorporated in new Russian designs.
2
To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with.
3
To blacken.
adj
1
Blackened.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Although in public Soviet officials tend to denigrate the French electric locomotives imported recently, there is little doubt that lessons learnt from these engines will be incorporated in new Russia
Wiktionary02
You have no right to denigrate people and things that you have no personal experience with.
Wiktionary03
Some translate while others denigrate.
Tatoeba · #92115804
Tatoeba should not admit as collaborators those who only wish to denigrate its image and demean its activity.
Tatoeba · #6149472Usage Notes
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