denigrar

Definitions of denigrar
  1. verb
    use foul or abusive language towards
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    types:
    ultrajar, vilipendiar
    spread negative information about
  2. verb
    charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
    synonyms: calumniar, difamar, indultar
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    types:
    difamar
    speak unfavorably about
    type of:
    acusar, incriminar, procesar
    blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  3. verb
    cause to seem less serious; play down
    synonyms: minimizar
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    type of:
    despreciar, menospreciar
    express a negative opinion of
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