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minimize vs disparage

disparage vs minimize

minimize and disparage both are verbs.

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

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