denigrate /ˈdɛnɪˌgreɪt/ verb denigrates; denigrated; denigrating
denigrates; denigrated; denigrating
Learner's definition of DENIGRATE
[+ object] formal
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: to say very critical and often unfair things about (someone)诋毁；诽谤；中伤 -
Various groups denigrated [=slandered, maligned] both candidates throughout the presidential campaign.不同群体在总统竞选中对两位候选人都大加诋毁。
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Her story denigrates him as a person and as a teacher.她的报道从做人和当教师两个方面对他进行贬损。
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: to make (something) seem less important or valuable贬低 -
Such behavior denigrates [=belittles] the value of honesty in the workplace.这种行为便诚信在职场的重要性大打折扣。
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No one is trying to denigrate the importance of a good education. We all know that it is crucial for success.没有人想要贬低良好教育的重要性。我们都知道它对成功至关重要。
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denigrating the talents and achievements of women贬低女性的才赋和成就
— denigration
/ˌdɛnɪˈgreɪʃən/ noun [noncount]