disparagement vs condescension

condescension vs disparagement

disparagement and condescension both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
disparagement	Yes	No	No	No
condescension	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, condescension is a hyponym of disparagement; that is, condescension is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disparagement:

disparagement: a communication that belittles somebody or something
condescension: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Other hyponyms of disparagement include cold water, belittling, denigration, aspersion, slur, detraction, petty criticism, sour grapes, disdain, patronage, calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement.

disparagement (noun)	condescension (noun)
the act of speaking contemptuously of	the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
a communication that belittles somebody or something	affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank
	a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Difference between disparagement and condescension

Words related to "disparagement"

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