Denigratory and Sympathetic
Opposite meaning words
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
Sympathetic is an antonym for denigratory.
Sympathetic
Sympathetic adjective - Having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another.
Denigratory is an antonym for sympathetic.
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