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Denigration

noun
1.
A belittling comment.  Synonym: belittling.
2.
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.  Synonyms: aspersion, calumny, defamation, slander.
3.
The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself).  Synonym: deprecation.






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"Denigration" Quotes from Famous Books



... "to deny that it has a marked character of grandeur about it;" and he uses some very strong language because I show no sign of veneration for his idol. I confess I do not care to occupy myself with the denigration of a man who, on the whole, deserves to be spoken of with respect. Therefore, I shall enter into no statement of the reasons which lead me unhesitatingly to accept Mr. Congreve's challenge, and ...
— Lay Sermons, Addresses and Reviews • Thomas Henry Huxley



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