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denigrate, v.
(denigrated, denigrates, denigrating)
more info charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
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asperse besmirch calumniate defame denigrate slander smear smirch sully

sample sentences

"The journalists have defamed me!"
"The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

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more info cause to seem less serious; play down
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belittle denigrate derogate minimize

sample sentences

"Don't belittle his influence"

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