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derogate vs disparage

disparage vs derogate

derogate and disparage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derogate No No Yes No
disparage No No Yes No
As verbs, disparage is a hypernym of derogate; that is, disparage is a word with a broader meaning than derogate:
  • derogate: cause to seem less serious; play down
  • disparage: express a negative opinion of
Other hypernyms of derogate include belittle, pick at.
derogate (verb) disparage (verb)
cause to seem less serious; play down express a negative opinion of
Difference between derogate and disparage

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