derogate vs denigrate

derogate and denigrate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derogate	No	No	Yes	No
denigrate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, derogate and denigrate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of derogate include belittle, minimize.

derogate (verb)	denigrate (verb)
cause to seem less serious; play down	cause to seem less serious; play down
	charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone