denigrate | Definition of denigrate

Synonyms and Antonyms of denigrate

to express scornfully one's low opinion of

theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years

Synonyms of denigrate

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, deprecate, depreciate, derogate, diminish, dis (also diss) [slang], discount, dismiss, disparage, kiss off, minimize, play down, poor-mouth, put down, run down, talk down, trash, trash-talk, vilipend, write off

Words Related to denigrate

disapprove (of), dislike

censure, condemn, criticize, denounce, reprehend, reprobate

asperse, defame, malign, rip, slander, slur, traduce, vilify

discredit, disgrace

Phrases Synonymous with denigrate

Near Antonyms of denigrate

approve, countenance, endorse (also indorse), favor, recommend, sanction

commend, compliment, eulogize

Antonyms of denigrate

acclaim, applaud, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, laud, magnify, praise