denigrate - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for denigrate , a list of similar words for denigrate from our thesaurus that you can use

Verb

charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Synonyms

• asperse
• besmirch
• calumniate
• defame
• denigrate
• slander
• smear
• smirch
• sully

More generic

• accuse
• charge

More specific

• assassinate
• badmouth
• drag through the mud
• libel
• malign
• traduce

Verb

cause to seem less serious; play down

Synonyms

• belittle
• denigrate
• derogate
• minimize

More generic

• belittle
• disparage
• pick at

More specific

• talk down

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