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Denigrate

Definition

(formal) To speak or write about someone or something in a way that shows you do not respect or admire them, often by making unfair or untrue criticisms. Typically collocates with 'a person's character', 'someone's reputation', 'a group's image'.

Example Sentences

1The politician's opponents sought to denigrate her character by spreading false rumours about her past.
2Does the media's tendency to denigrate celebrities' personal lives serve any public interest, or is it merely voyeuristic?
3The company's PR team worked to counter the negative press that had begun to denigrate their brand image.
4Avoid using language that denigrates the experiences of people from different cultural backgrounds.
5There is a fine line between constructive criticism and denigration; the former aims to improve, while the latter seeks to destroy.

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