Today's Words: Denigrate, Savvy and Gavage

Denigrate

(den-i-greyt) Verb

to belittle; attack maliciously

More about Denigrate

First recorded in 1520–30.

From the Latin dēnigrātus, meaning “to blacken.”

Examples of Denigrate

The politician tried to denigrate his opponent by spreading false rumours about his personal life.

Critics often denigrate modern art, claiming it lacks the skill of traditional techniques.

Savvy

(sav-ee) Adjective

experienced, knowledgeable, and well informed

More about Savvy

First recorded in 1775–85.

From the Latin sapere, meaning “to be wise, taste.”

Ultimately derived from the Spanish sabe, meaning “to know.”

Examples of Savvy

The savvy investor knew exactly when to buy and sell stocks.

You need a savvy approach to handle such a complex situation.

Gavage

(guh-vahzh) Noun

forced feeding, as by a flexible tube and a force pump

More about Gavage

First recorded in 1885–90.

From the French gav(er), meaning “to stuff,” and from the Old French dialect gave, “gullet, throat,” + age2

Examples of Gavage

Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the physiological effects of gavage on poultry, measuring weight gain and overall health.

The regulations surrounding gavage vary significantly between countries, with some banning the practice altogether.

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