Denigratory and Scathing

Denigratory

Denigratory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.
Usage example: a denigratory observation that the novel wasn't half bad—considering it was written by an actor

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

Scathing

Scathing adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.

Denigratory and scathing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Denigratory" instead an adjective "Scathing".

Nearby Words: scathe, scathed, scathingly
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