Denigrate and Slur

Denigrate

Denigrate verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.
Usage example: theater critics have been denigrating her acting ability for years

Slur is a synonym for denigrate. (North American) In some cases you can use "Slur" instead a verb "Denigrate".

Nearby Words: denigration, denigrating

Slur

Slur verb - Utter indistinctly.

Denigrate is a synonym for slur in insult topic. You can use "Denigrate" instead a verb "Slur".

Nearby Words: slurred, slurring, slurping
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