dénigrer

Definitions of dénigrer
  1. verb
    cause to seem less serious; play down
    synonyms: mépriser
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    type of:
    accuser, reprocher, s'en prendre à, se déprécier
    express a negative opinion of
  2. verb
    spread negative information about
    synonyms: diffamer
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    type of:
    injurier
    use foul or abusive language towards
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