denigrate

/dˈɛnʌgreɪt/

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Definitions

Verb
cause to seem less serious; play down; "Don''t belittle his influence"
Verb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"