denigrates

Meanings

• verb

  To speak or write contemptibly about; to belittle or disparage.

• verb

  To reduce in esteem; to injure the reputation of.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with denigrates
degrades , grades , cadastral , casserole , gradual

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Variants

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denigrate , denigrated , denigrates , denigrating , denigration , denigrations , denigrative , denigrator , denigrators , denigratory

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Forms

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denigrated, denigrates, denigrating

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Etymology

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The verb denigrate comes from the Latin de- (meaning 'down') and gradus (meaning 'step'). It was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term denigrate is often used in legal contexts to refer to defamation or slander.

2. Denigrate is an antonym of the word aggrandize, which means to make something larger or more important.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defame: Defame is similar to denigrate, but it specifically refers to making false statements about someone that harm their reputation.

2. Slander: Slander is another term related to denigrate, it refers to spoken words that harm someone's reputation.

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Culture

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Denigrate has been used in various literary works, including in Shakespeare's Othello, where Iago denigrates Othello to Desdemona, leading to tragic consequences. In music, the term denigrate is used in the song 'Denigrate' by the band The Prodigy.

How to Memorize "denigrates"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word denigrate by imagining someone speaking contemptibly about someone or something, reducing them in esteem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word denigrate with the idea of speaking or writing contemptibly about something or someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Denigrate starts with de- and gradus, meaning to bring down a step' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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