denigrate
/ˈdɛnɪɡreɪt/
den · i · grate
ˈdɛn · ɪ · ɡreɪt
English Definition
v. to belittle; disparage; defame
Significado en Español
denigrar, desacreditar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bôi nhọ, hạ thấp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(become bad) + nigra(black) + ate → to denigrate, defame.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “denigrate”?
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A
Praise
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B
Criticize
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C
Support
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D
Ignore
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B — Criticize.
“denigrate” means v. to belittle; disparage; defame
Common questions about “denigrate”
What does “denigrate” mean?
denigrate — v. to belittle; disparage; defame. In Chinese: 诋毁；贬低.
How do you pronounce “denigrate”?
denigrate is pronounced /ˈdɛnɪɡreɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: den · i · grate.
Is “denigrate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. denigrate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “denigrate”?
de-(become bad) + nigra(black) + ate → to denigrate, defame.
