DENIGRATORY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

calumniatory; calumnious; defamatory; denigrating; denigrative; denigratory; libellous; libelous; slanderous

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

harmful (causing or capable of causing harm)

Derivation:

denigrate (charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone)

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