けなす

Alternative writings: 貶す
JLPT:N1
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1To disparage or speak ill of someone/something; to belittle or denigrate.

Group 1 VerbTransitive VerbUsually Kana

Examples

人の努力をけなすのはやめたほうがいい。

You should stop belittling people's efforts.

彼は会議で同僚の提案を平然とけなした。

He calmly disparaged a colleague's proposal during the meeting.

匿名の書き込みで自分の作品をけなされて傷ついた。

I was hurt when my work was disparaged in anonymous posts.

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