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denigratory

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Synonyms & Antonyms of denigratory

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 for denigratory

belittling,
contemptuous,
decrying,
degrading,
demeaning,
denigrative,
deprecatory,
depreciative,
depreciatory,
derisory,
derogative,
derogatory,
detractive,
disdainful,
disparaging,
pejorative,
scornful,
slighting,
uncomplimentary

Words Related to denigratory

aspersing,
calumnious,
defamatory,
insulting,
libelous
(or libellous),
maligning,
slandering,
slanderous,
vilifying

abusive,
opprobrious,
scurrilous

catty,
cruel,
despiteful,
hateful,
malevolent,
malicious,
malign,
malignant,
mean,
nasty,
spiteful,
unkind,
virulent

critical,
denunciative,
denunciatory

acrimonious,
bitter,
envious,
jaundiced,
jealous,
rancorous,
resentful

acrid,
caustic,
scathing,
venomous

Near Antonyms for denigratory

admiring,
adulatory,
applauding,
approving,
friendly,
positive

appreciative,
respectful

kind,
kindhearted,
kindly,
sympathetic,
unmalicious,
warm,
warmhearted

Antonyms for denigratory

commendatory,
complimentary,
laudative,
laudatory

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