denigratory
Definition
Adjective: 1. Harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign: The word "denigratory" describes a statement, remark, or action that is intended to damage someone's reputation or character, often by making unfair or false claims.
Usage
"Denigratory" is a formal adjective used to characterize language or behavior that is unfairly critical and damaging. It implies a deliberate attempt to belittle or harm someone's good name.
Examples
- The article was filled with denigratory comments about the author's personal life rather than critiquing her work.
- He avoided making denigratory remarks about his political opponents during the debate.
- The review was not just negative; it was openly denigratory and unprofessional.
Advanced Usage
- In a denigratory manner: Acting in a way that seeks to disparage.
- He spoke of his former colleague in a denigratory manner.
Variants and Related Words
- Denigrate (verb): To criticize unfairly; to defame.
- She accused the press of trying to denigrate her achievements.
- Denigration (noun): The action of unfairly criticizing someone or something.
- The constant denigration of his efforts was demoralizing.
Synonyms
- Defamatory: Damaging to someone's reputation; libelous or slanderous.
- Disparaging: Expressing the opinion that something is of little worth; derogatory.
- Pejorative: Expressing contempt or disapproval.
- Slanderous: (Of a spoken statement) false and damaging to a person's reputation.
Antonyms
- Complimentary: Expressing praise or admiration.
- Flattering: Full of praise and compliments.
- Laudatory: Expressing praise and commendation.
Adjective
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(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
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