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How do you spell Denigrate?

Correct spelling

denigrate

Remember: DE-NIGR-ATE (like 'niger' meaning black in Latin) - to blacken reputation

Why is denigrate spelled this way?

From Latin denigrare, to blacken. DE (completely) + NIGER (black). To denigrate is to blacken someone's character — reputation darkened through criticism.

Common misspellings of denigrate

denegratedenigradedenagrate

Example

The rival candidate tried to denigrate her opponent's environmental record during the debate.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell denigrate?+
The correct spelling is "denigrate". Remember: DE-NIGR-ATE (like 'niger' meaning black in Latin) - to blacken reputation
Is it denegrate or denigrate?+
The correct spelling is "denigrate", not "denegrate".

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