denigration

noun

Meaning

The act of unfairly criticizing someone or something to make them seem less important or valuable.

Examples

The article was a harsh denigration of the author's lifelong work.
She refused to participate in the denigration of her former colleagues.

Synonyms: insult, criticism, belittlement, disparagement, vilification

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denigration

noun

Pronunciation: ˌdɛnɪˈɡreɪʃən

Definition

The act of unfairly criticizing someone or something to make them seem less important or valuable.

Examples

The article was a harsh denigration of the author's lifelong work.
She refused to participate in the denigration of her former colleagues.
Constant denigration of the company's policies led to low employee morale.

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