denigrate
UK/'denigreit/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To criticize unfairly or speak badly of someone so as to damage their reputation; to belittle.
诋毁，贬低，污蔑
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddedown, away, reversal
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nigrroot
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ateto make, having
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Common Collocations
- 1.denigrate reputation诋毁声誉
- 2.denigrate achievement贬低成就
Example Sentences
- 1.
His critics denigrate his achievements without acknowledging his efforts.
- 2.
To denigrate someone based on appearance is both unfair and harmful.