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Derogative vs Disparage - What's the difference?

derogative | disparage |


As nouns the difference between derogative and disparage

is that derogative is (lb) a derogatory word or word-form while disparage is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

As an adjective derogative

is disparaging, tending or intending to be belittling.

As a verb disparage is

to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

Denigration vs Disparage - What's the difference?

denigration | disparage |


As nouns the difference between denigration and disparage

is that denigration is the act of making black; a blackening or defamation while disparage is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

As a verb disparage is

to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

Disparage vs Affair - What's the difference?

disparage | affair |


As nouns the difference between disparage and affair

is that disparage is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior while affair is that which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; — often in the plural.

As a verb disparage

is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

Disparage vs Placate - What's the difference?

disparage | placate |


As verbs the difference between disparage and placate

is that disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor while placate is to calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that he or she becomes content or at least no longer irate.

As a noun disparage

is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Disparage vs Besmirch - What's the difference?

disparage | besmirch |


As verbs the difference between disparage and besmirch

is that disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor while besmirch is to make dirty; to soil.

As a noun disparage

is inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Diminish vs Disparage - What's the difference?

diminish | disparage |


As verbs the difference between diminish and disparage

is that diminish is to make smaller while disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

As a noun disparage is

inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Disparage vs Offend - What's the difference?

disparage | offend |


As verbs the difference between disparage and offend

is that disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor while offend is (transitive)  to hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.

As a noun disparage

is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Disparage vs Contempt - What's the difference?

disparage | contempt |


As nouns the difference between disparage and contempt

is that disparage is (obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior while contempt is (uncountable) the state of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

As a verb disparage

is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

Condescend vs Disparage - What's the difference?

condescend | disparage |


As verbs the difference between condescend and disparage

is that condescend is to come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something) while disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

As a noun disparage is

inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

Contemn vs Disparage - What's the difference?

contemn | disparage |


As verbs the difference between contemn and disparage

is that contemn is (archaic) to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt while disparage is to match unequally; to degrade or dishonor.

As a noun disparage is

(obsolete) inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

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