denigration
/ˌdɛnɪˈɡreɪʃən/
noun
- 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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