Synonyms: denigration, deprecation
Definition: the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)
Similar words: disparagement, dispraise
Definition: the act of speaking contemptuously of
Synonyms: defamation, denigration, aspersion, calumny, slander
Definition: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Similar words: attack
Definition: strong criticism
Usage: he published an unexpected attack on my work
Synonyms: denigration, belittling
Definition: a belittling comment
Similar words: depreciation, derogation, disparagement
Definition: a communication that belittles somebody or something