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Definition of denigrator

denigrator

/ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪ.tɚ/
den · i · gra · tor
Plural:denigrators
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Adjective:denigratory
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denigrator Lexical Profile

denigrator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who criticizes unfairly, belittles, or disparages the character, reputation, or worth of someone or something.

Example

"The biographer firmly defended the historical figure's legacy against every modern denigrator."

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• Nearby Words

denialism
denialist
denier
denigrator
denim
denimed
denims

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb denigrate, which comes from the Latin denigrare, meaning 'to blacken thoroughly' (from de- 'completely' and nigrare 'to blacken', from niger 'black'), plus the agentive suffix -or.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denigrator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denigrator
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