denigrative meaning
UK US /ˈdɛnɪɡreɪtɪŋ/ 4 syllables
denigrative (adjective): (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Definition of denigrative
- (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Synonyms: calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, libelous, slanderous
Similar: harmful
Related forms: denigrate
How to pronounce denigrative
denigrative is pronounced /ˈdɛnɪɡreɪtɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in VE · 11-letter words
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