Definitions
- Describing a feeling of contempt or disdain towards something or someone. - Referring to the act of undervaluing or disregarding something or someone. - Talking about a negative opinion or lack of appreciation for something or someone.
- Referring to the act of belittling or criticizing something or someone. - Describing a negative opinion or attitude towards something or someone. - Talking about the act of speaking ill of someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words express a negative attitude or opinion towards something or someone.
- 2Both words can be used to describe an act of undervaluing or belittling.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a lack of appreciation or respect.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a critical or negative tone.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Disprize is less common than disparage and is considered archaic or formal.
- 2Meaning: Disprize emphasizes undervaluing or disregarding something or someone, while disparage emphasizes criticism or belittlement.
- 3Connotation: Disprize has a more neutral connotation, while disparage has a more negative connotation.
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Remember this!
Disprize and disparage are synonyms that both express a negative attitude or opinion towards something or someone. However, disprize is less common and emphasizes undervaluing or disregarding, while disparage is more commonly used and emphasizes criticism or belittlement.
