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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Example Sentence
It's not right to denigrate someone's efforts.
贬低别人的努力是不对的。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It is deeply unfair to ______ a rival just to make yourself look better.
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A
praise
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B
denigrate
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C
honor
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D
exalt
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B — denigrate.
“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.
How do you use “denigrate” in a sentence?
It's not right to denigrate someone's efforts. (贬低别人的努力是不对的。)
What are synonyms for “denigrate”?
belittle, disparage — all close in meaning to denigrate (v. to belittle; disparage; defame).
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.
