denigration

/ˌdɛnɪˈɡreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of criticizing or insulting someone or something unfairly; belittlement.
    • The constant denigration of her efforts made her want to quit.
    • His speech was a denigration of the entire project.
    • Denigration of others often reveals more about the speaker than the target.
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