denigration — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of making black; a blackening or defamation.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

2. An unfair criticism.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   To nostalgic eyes they became absolutely and almost mercifully unrecognisable. Nor did they escape a full measure of denigration.

Noun

1. a belittling comment

   Synonyms

   belittling

   Broader terms

   disparagementdepreciationderogation

2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

   Synonyms

   aspersioncalumnyslanderdefamation

   Broader terms

   attack

3. the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)

   Synonyms

   deprecation

   Broader terms

   disparagementdispraise