denigrative

(ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪtɪv) or

denigratory

adj

formal tending to denigrate

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Adj.

denigrative - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, libelous, slanderous

harmful - causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"

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