denigrative
denigrative · more denigrative · most denigrative
Synonym of denigratorySynonym of denigratory.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of denigratory.
More definitions
- (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Origin
From denigrate + -ive.From denigrate + -ive.
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Forms
more denigrative, most denigrative| Comparative | more denigrative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most denigrative Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
8 synonymsClose in meaning
- (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign:calumniatorycalumniousdefamatorydenigratingdenigratorylibellouslibelousslanderous
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddenigrate
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form