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      denigratory
      adjective
      (used of statements) harmful and often untrue
      Roots
      dede- · Latin · completelynigernigr- · Latin · blackatorius-atory · Latin · pertaining to
      Words related to denigratory
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      The word denigratory breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: de-, from Latin de (“completely”); nigr, from Latin niger (“black”); and -atory, from Latin atorius (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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