What does denigration mean?
Definitions for denigration
den·i·gra·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
denigration, belittlingnoun
a belittling comment
aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigrationnoun
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
deprecation, denigrationnoun
the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
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denigrationnoun
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation
denigrationnoun
An unfair criticism
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Denigrationnoun
A blackening, or making black.
Etymology: denigratio, Latin.
These are the advenient and artificial ways of denigration, answerably whereto may be the natural progress. Brown.
In several instances of denigration the metals are worn off, or otherwise reduced into very minute parts. Boyle.
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denigration
Denigration refers to the act of defaming, criticizing or belittling someone or something unfairly, often with the aim of damaging their reputation or value. This can involve spreading false information or negative comments. It is usually motivated by prejudice, malice, or the desire to gain advantage.
Webster Dictionary
Denigrationnoun
the act of making black
Denigrationnoun
fig.: A blackening; defamation
Etymology: [L. denigratio.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Denigration
de-ni-grā′shun, n. a making or becoming black—esp. the blackening of a man's character.—v.t. Den′igrate (obs.). [L. de, inten., nigrāre, to blacken, niger, black.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of denigration in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of denigration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of denigration in a Sentence
Washington isn't even talking, and they are certainly not listening, they are tweeting and trumpeting disinformation, discrimination, denigration and division. They are trying to pit us against each other instead of bring us together.
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