disparagements
Words that demean
Disparagements are remarks or actions that belittle or criticize someone or something, casting them in an unfavorable light.
The word implies undermining worth or reputation through dismissive or slighting comments: The article was full of disparagements of her research.
A single disparagement may sting; accumulated disparagements can damage careers or relationships.
Spoken false defamation
- libelPrinted defamation
- calumnyMalicious false statement
- smearSpread or defame
- vilificationAbusive condemnation of someone
aspersion · traducement · backbiting · mudslinging · character assassination · innuendo · detraction · maligning
Scornful ridicule or travesty
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- scornHostile dismissive feeling
- contemptDisdainful disregard
- sneeringExpressing scorn facially
jeering · taunting · scoffing · jibes · gibes · lampooning · caricature · parody
To make smaller
- undermineWeaken by stealth
- deprecateExpress earnest disapproval
- devalueReduce perceived worth
- downplayDiminish perceived importance
trivialize · minimize · demean · degrade · discredit · denigrate · decry · underrate
Formal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- reproofExpression of blame
disapproval · faultfinding · nitpicking · denunciation · castigation · rebuke · admonishment · objection
slander
Spoken false defamation
vilification · aspersion · traducement · backbiting · mudslinging · character assassination · innuendo · detraction · maligning · badmouthing
mockery
Scornful ridicule or travesty
sneering · jeering · taunting · scoffing · jibes · gibes · lampooning · caricature · parody · satire
diminish
To make smaller
downplay · trivialize · minimize · demean · degrade · discredit · denigrate · decry · underrate · underestimate
censure
Formal institutional disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
reproof · disapproval · faultfinding · nitpicking · denunciation · castigation · rebuke · admonishment · objection · complaint
disparagementspraises
Verbally commends
compliments · commendations · accolades · admirations · adorations
disparagementshonors
Recognition for achievement
glorifications · exaltations · celebrations · recognitions · acknowledgments
disparagementshonors
Recognition for achievement
validations · vindications · elevations · celebrations · recognitions