definition of
denigration

[1] #1 denigration n. [belittling] a belittling comment. wn

[2] #2 denigration n. [aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. wn

[3] #3 denigration n. [deprecation] the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself). wn