Derisory and Maligning

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

Usage example: a literary snob, she invariably used the derisory term “the boob tube” when referring to television

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Maligning and derisory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maligning" instead an adjective "Derisory".

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Maligning noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

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Derisory and maligning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Maligning".

Nearby Words: malign, maligned

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