What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disprize
Example
She disprized his efforts and refused to acknowledge his hard work. [disprized: verb]
Example
The company's disprize for customer satisfaction led to a decline in sales. [disprize: noun]
depreciate
Example
The value of the car depreciated significantly after a few years. [depreciated: verb]
Example
He constantly depreciated her achievements, making her feel small. [depreciated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Depreciate is more commonly used than disprize in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disprize and depreciate?
Depreciate is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts. Disprize, on the other hand, is typically associated with a more formal or literary tone.
