denigratory

Definitions of denigratory
  1. adjective
    (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
    synonyms: calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrating, denigrative, libellous, libelous, slanderous
    harmful
    causing or capable of causing harm
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