Denigrate and Praise

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Denigrate verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years

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Praise is an antonym for denigrate in topics: disparage, belittle.

Nearby Words: denigration, denigrating

Praise verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Denigrate is an antonym for praise.

Nearby Words: praised, praising

denigrate work

praise work

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