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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdenigración
Pronunciation / Transliteration: deh-nee-gra-syon
"La denigración de su trabajo fue desalentadora."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action of unfairly criticizing someone or something.
"The constant denigration of her achievements made her question her self-worth." - 2
The act of speaking about someone in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect.
"His denigration of the team's efforts was both uncalled for and demotivating."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'denigration' originates from the Latin word 'denigrare', which means 'to blacken' or 'to defame'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards the meaning of disparaging or belittling someone or something.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Denigration" is said worldwide
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dénigrement
Transliteration: deh-nee-grah-mohn
"Le dénigrement constant de ses efforts a été démoralisant."
Denigrierung
Transliteration: deh-nee-gree-roong
"Die Denigrierung ihrer Leistungen war ungerechtfertigt."
denigrazione
Transliteration: deh-nee-gra-tsyo-neh
"La denigrazione dei suoi successi era ingiustificata."
denigración
Transliteration: deh-nee-gra-syon
"La denigración de su trabajo fue desalentadora."
denigração
Transliteration: deh-nee-gra-sao
"A denigração de suas conquistas foi injusta."
निंदा
Transliteration: ninda
"उनकी निंदा ने उनकी आत्म-सम्मान को प्रभावित किया।"
贬低
Transliteration: biǎndī
"对她成就的贬低让她感到沮丧。"
비하
Transliteration: biha
"그녀의 업적에 대한 비하는 부당했다."
貶め
Transliteration: otoshime
"彼女の業績を貶めることは不当だった。"
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