Denigratory and Muckraking

Denigratory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Muckraking and denigratory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Muckraking" instead an adjective "Denigratory".

Muckraking noun - The exposure of scandal (especially about public figures).

Denigratory and muckraking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Denigratory" instead an adjective "Muckraking".