disparage vs deprecate
deprecate vs disparagedisparage and deprecate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| disparage | No | No | Yes | No |
| deprecate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
deprecate is a hyponym of
disparage; that is, deprecate is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
disparage:
- disparage: express a negative opinion of
- deprecate: belittle
| disparage (verb) | deprecate (verb) |
|---|---|
| express a negative opinion of | belittle |
| express strong disapproval of; deplore |
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