Definitions
- Describing information that is intended to be made public or shared with a wider audience. - Referring to the act of revealing or disclosing information that was previously unknown or secret. - Talking about something that is meant to be disseminated or spread widely.
- Referring to the act of revealing or making known something that was previously hidden or confidential. - Describing information that is intended to be shared or communicated to others. - Talking about something that is meant to be disclosed or made public.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the act of revealing or making known information.
- 2Both words imply that the information was previously unknown or hidden.
- 3Both words can be used to describe written or spoken communication.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or professional contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Divulgatory is less commonly used than disclosing in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Divulgatory has a more negative connotation, often implying that the information being revealed is sensitive or scandalous, while disclosing is more neutral.
- 3Focus: Divulgatory emphasizes the act of making information public or sharing it with a wider audience, while disclosing focuses more on the content of the information being revealed.
- 4Form: Divulgatory is an adjective or noun, while disclosing is a gerund or present participle.
Remember this!
Divulgatory and disclosing are synonyms that both describe the act of revealing or making known information that was previously unknown or hidden. However, divulgatory has a more negative connotation and emphasizes the act of making information public, while disclosing is more neutral and focuses on the content of the information being revealed.
