
Denigrate
Negative Connotation
Denigrate implies strong disapproval and is often used to suggest unjust or undeserved criticism.
The article seemed to denigrate the entire genre of romance novels.
Power Dynamics
Often used to describe someone in a position of power unfairly criticizing someone with less influence.
The boss shouldn't denigrate his employees in front of the whole team.
Subtlety
Denigrate can be used subtly, without direct insults, by implying or suggesting negativity.
Her tone of voice was enough to denigrate his idea without an overt insult.
Compare with
BelittleDefameDemeanDevalueDiminishDiscreditDisparageSlanderVilify
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