denigrating

Definitions

To criticize unfairly or disparage the character or reputation of someone or something.

To treat something as lacking in value or importance; belittle.

Examples

The politician was criticized for denigrating his opponent's character during the televised debate.

She felt that constantly denigrating her own achievements was a way to deflect attention from her insecurities.

The article was accused of denigrating the hard work of the volunteers by focusing only on minor errors.

Synonyms

belittling disparaging deprecating vilifying slandering maligning defaming

Antonyms

praising lauding extolling commending exalting admiring approving