A new word for my toolbox...

Denigration, I first heard this word today, as I was in search of a word to describe the way I was treated one afternoon last week. I can't share the details, but the scenario truly took a toll on my self confidence. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I am going through a MAJOR life change right now. I think I can handle it, but this sure didn't help...

DENIGRATION:
1. to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
2. to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage: to denigrate someone's contributions to a project.