Synonyms of denigratory

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denigratory

adjective

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as in slighting

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

a denigratory observation that the novel wasn't half bad—considering it was written by an actor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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