criticize or belittle; cause to seem less serious; play down
She refused to denigrate her competitors despite their hostility.
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illusion; (psychology) an incorrect belief that is held in spite of evidence to the contrary
a manipulative political leader
disgrace; reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
conduct; (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
destruction; an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
openly expressive
object; take exception to
shy; affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way