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disparage vs belittle

belittle vs disparage

disparage and belittle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disparage No No Yes No
belittle No No Yes No
As verbs, disparage and belittle are synonyms defined as:
  • disparage and belittle: express a negative opinion of
Other synonyms of disparage include pick at.
As verbs, belittle is a hyponym of disparage; that is, belittle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disparage:
  • disparage: express a negative opinion of
  • belittle: cause to seem less serious; play down
Other hyponyms of disparage include pan, tear apart, trash, discredit, disgrace, deprecate, depreciate, vilipend, denigrate, derogate, minimize.
disparage (verb) belittle (verb)
express a negative opinion of lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
express a negative opinion of
cause to seem less serious; play down
Difference between disparage and belittle

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