Denigrate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdÉ›.nɪ.ɡɹeɪt/

Origin

From Latin dēnigrātus, the past participle of dēnigrāre ("to blacken"), from dē + nigrare 'to blacken (from niger ("black"))

Full definition of denigrate

Verb

1. (transitive) To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
2. (transitive) To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
3. (rare) To blacken.

Derived terms

• denigration
• denigratory