How to Pronounce "denigrate"
word
ˈdɛnəˌɡɹeɪt
DEN-uh-grayt
dˈɛnɪɡɹˌeɪt
DEN-ih-grayt
Definition
To say unfair or critical things about someone or something in order to damage their reputation or make them seem less important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛnəˌɡɹeɪt
British English
dˈɛnɪɡɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEN-uh-grayt
UK
DEN-ih-grayt
Listen in Context
It is unfair to denigrate someone's work without understanding it.
He tried to denigrate her reputation by spreading rumors.
Do not denigrate people because they are different.
Politicians often denigrate their opponents to win votes.