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denigrate1520s, from Latin denigratus, past participle of denigrare "to blacken, defame," from de- "completely" (see de-) + nigr-, stem of niger "black" (see Negro). which is of u [..]
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denigrate(v) cause to seem less serious; play down(v) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
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