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deprecate vs disparage

disparage vs deprecate

deprecate and disparage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deprecate No No Yes No
disparage No No Yes No
As verbs, disparage is a hypernym of deprecate; that is, disparage is a word with a broader meaning than deprecate:
  • deprecate: belittle
  • disparage: express a negative opinion of
Other hypernyms of deprecate include belittle, pick at.
deprecate (verb) disparage (verb)
belittle express a negative opinion of
express strong disapproval of; deplore
Difference between deprecate and disparage

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