Words that rhyme with acknowledging

n 1: the act of applying a bandage [syn: dressing, bandaging, binding]

adj 1: (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant" [syn: damaging, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious] 2: designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions; "negative criticism" [syn: damaging, negative]

adj 1: depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; "where never is heard a discouraging word" [ant: encouraging] 2: expressing disapproval

adj 1: expressive of low opinion; "derogatory comments"; "disparaging remarks about the new house" [syn: derogative, derogatory, disparaging]