Denigrate
Verbबदनाम करना, निंदा करना
Definition
To criticize unfairly; to disparage the reputation of someone or something.
Contextual Sentence: "The rival candidate tried to denigrate his opponent’s achievements."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'de-' (down) + 'nigrate' (near 'nigra' in Latin, meaning blacken).
Synonyms
belittle
vilify
maledict
slander
Antonyms
exalt
praise
commend
laud