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Definition of "denigrative" []

  • (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign (adjective)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "denigrative" in a sentence
  • "Hence, in lieu of offering anything that can be described as coherent or cogent, you immediately launch into the use of ad hominem, presumptive and denigrative terms, i.e. “homophobic,” “bizarre,” “hate,” etc."
  • "In short, since you enjoy throwing around denigrative terms, your own ratiophobia continues to be on display."
  • "Please stop making denigrative comments about Canadian geese."
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