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denigrate

/ˈdɛnəɡˌreɪt/

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1 · v.

to criticize unfairly or damage someone's reputation

贬低；诋毁

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She refused to denigrate her rivals during the campaign.
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竞选期间，她拒绝贬低对手。
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