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denigrate
verb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
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ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt
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verb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
“The journalists have defamed me!”
verb
cause to seem less serious; play down
“Don't belittle his influence”
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The journalists have defamed me!
The article in the paper sullied my reputation
Don't belittle his influence
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