Synonyms of denigrative

denigrative

adjective

as in slighting

intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value

thanked her for the gift and then added the denigrative aside, "Not that it's anything special!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slighting
• insulting
• malicious
• critical
• denigratory
• degrading
• detractive
• abusive
• demeaning
• contemptuous
• depreciative
• depreciatory
• disparaging
• derogatory
• decrying
• disdainful
• pejorative
• uncomplimentary
• belittling
• deprecatory
• scornful
• derogative
• venomous
• hateful
• derisory
• libelous
• aspersing
• nasty
• cruel
• denunciative
• defamatory
• maligning
• malignant
• opprobrious
• calumnious
• despiteful
• virulent
• spiteful
• vilifying
• slanderous
• libellous
• slandering
• malevolent
• malign
• scurrilous
• jealous
• mean
• unkind
• envious
• denunciatory
• bitter
• catty
• acrimonious
• caustic
• resentful
• jaundiced
• scathing
• acrid
• rancorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complimentary
• laudatory
• positive
• laudative
• commendatory
• friendly
• admiring
• approving
• respectful
• adulatory
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• warm
• kind
• applauding
• unmalicious
• kindly
• kindhearted
• warmhearted

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• complimentary
• laudatory
• positive
• laudative
• commendatory
• friendly
• admiring
• approving
• respectful
• adulatory
• appreciative
• sympathetic
• warm
• kind
• applauding
• unmalicious
• kindly
• kindhearted
• warmhearted

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