Definition of denigrate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• denigrate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• denigrate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• denigrate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of denigrate

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. asperse
  2. besmirch
  3. calumniate
  4. defame
  5. slander
  6. smear
  7. smirch
  8. sully
• cause to seem less serious; play down (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. belittle
  2. derogate
  3. minimize

See definition of denigrate in Merriam Webster