denigration
noun 2
Collocations
2ADJ.
full, inexcusable, unforgivable
VERB + DENIGRATION
excuse, measure
Definitions
noun
1
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.
2
An unfair criticism.
To nostalgic eyes they became absolutely and almost mercifully unrecognisable. Nor did they escape a full measure of denigration.
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Synonyms
noun — the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
noun — a belittling comment
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Idioms & Phrases
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To nostalgic eyes they became absolutely and almost mercifully unrecognisable. Nor did they escape a full measure of denigration.
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The denigration is inexcusable.
Tatoeba · #808137303
The denigration is unforgivable.
Tatoeba · #808137404
There is no excuse for denigration.
Tatoeba · #8081380Usage Notes
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