01 Word definition

denigrate

9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants

Is DENIGRATE a word?

Yes. DENIGRATE is a 9-letter verb. cause to seem less serious; play down Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DENIGRATE?

D-E-N-I-G-R-A-T-E

DENIGRATE contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. cause to seem less serious; play down

    Don't belittle his influence

2verb

  1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

    The journalists have defamed me!
Synonyms
minimizebelittlederogatedefameslandersmirchaspersecalumniatesmear
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DENIGRATE spelled?

D1E2N3I4G5R6A7T8E9
Starts withDENFirst 3 letters
Ends withATELast 3 letters
Unique letters8Repeats E
Vowel balance4 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About DENIGRATE.

How do you spell DENIGRATE?

DENIGRATE is spelled D-E-N-I-G-R-A-T-E. It contains 9 letters.