Denigrating — synonyms, definition

1. denigrating (Adjective)

calumniatory calumnious defamatory denigrative denigratory libellous libelous slanderous

denigrating (Adjective) — (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign. ex. "John did not delight in denigrating his opponent"

2. denigrating (Verb)

aspersing belittling besmirching calumniating defaming derogating minimising minimizing slandering smearing smirching sullying

denigrating (Verb) — Cause to seem less serious; play down. ex. "Don't denigrate his influence"

denigrating (Verb) — Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone.

accusing belittling charging disparaging picking at assassinating badmouthing dragging through the mud libeling maligning talking down traducing