Denigrating
/ˈdɛnɪɡreɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Expressing or tending to express criticism or belittlement of a person or thing, often in a manner relevant to defamation or disparagement.
The lawyer argued that the advertisement was denigrating the reputation of the competing business.
Forms
- denigrate
- denigrates
- denigrated
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts relating to defamation and disparagement, where the tone or nature of statements impacts claims of harm to reputation.
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