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disparage vs discredit

discredit vs disparage

disparage is not a noun while discredit is a noun.

disparage and discredit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disparage No No Yes No
discredit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, discredit is a hyponym of disparage; that is, discredit is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disparage:
  • disparage: express a negative opinion of
  • discredit: damage the reputation of
Other hyponyms of disparage include pan, tear apart, trash, disgrace, deprecate, depreciate, vilipend, belittle, denigrate, derogate, minimize.
disparage (noun) discredit (noun)
the state of being held in low esteem
disparage (verb) discredit (verb)
express a negative opinion of reject as false; refuse to accept
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
damage the reputation of
Difference between disparage and discredit

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