denigrate [ˈdenɪɡreɪt]
denigrate
denigrate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to defame)
a. denigrar
The candidates in the debate didn't talk much about policies, but they did dedicate a lot of time to denigrating one another.Los candidatos en el debate hablaron poco de las políticas, pero dedicaron mucho tiempo a denigrarse.
2. (to belittle)
a. menospreciar
Luis thinks it is necessary to denigrate his colleagues' contributions to be a successful academic.Luis cree que es necesario menospreciar las contribuciones de sus colegas para tener éxito como académico.
denigratetransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. denigrar
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