贬
demote; lower value; criticize
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
demote; lower in rank
formalIn feudal times, it refers to demoting an official position; in modern times, it refers to reducing value, price, or status.
He was once demoted by the imperial court to a remote area to serve as an official.
The company's stock was drastically devalued.
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Due to poor management, the brand's value was degraded.
This official was demoted for corruption.
Prices of agricultural products this year have seen devaluation.
verb
criticize; speak ill of
neutralUsed to express negative comments on someone or something, opposite of 褒, often has a derogatory connotation.
He was criticized as being completely useless.
Don't casually belittle other people's efforts.
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This movie was criticized as worthless by film critics.
Some netizens belittle each other online.
We should evaluate objectively and avoid casual criticism.