Definitions
- To belittle or criticize someone or something in a way that shows disrespect or contempt. - To speak or act in a way that undermines the value or reputation of someone or something. - To express disapproval or negative opinions about someone or something.
- To criticize or attack someone's reputation or character in a way that is unfair or untrue. - To speak or write negatively about someone or something in a way that damages their reputation. - To belittle or diminish the importance or value of someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve criticism or negative opinions.
- 2Both words can be used to undermine someone's reputation or value.
- 3Both words can be used to express disapproval or contempt.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Disparage is more commonly used than denigrate in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Denigrate is more forceful and severe than disparage.
- 3Target: Disparage can be used for both people and things, while denigrate is more commonly used for people.
- 4Connotation: Denigrate has a stronger negative connotation than disparage.
Remember this!
Disparage and denigrate are synonyms that both refer to criticizing or expressing negative opinions about someone or something. However, denigrate is more severe and forceful than disparage, and is typically used to target people rather than things. While disparage is more commonly used in everyday language, denigrate has a stronger negative connotation and comes from a different etymological root.
