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Denigrate vs Intimidate - What's the difference?

denigrate | intimidate |

In lang=en terms the difference between denigrate and intimidate

is that denigrate is to treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage while intimidate is to impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.

As verbs the difference between denigrate and intimidate

is that denigrate is to criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame while intimidate is to make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.

denigrate

English

Verb

(denigrat)
  • To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame.
  • To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage.
  • (rare) To blacken.
  • Derived terms

    * denigration * denigratory

    intimidate

    English

    Verb

    (intimidat)
  • To make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.
  • He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.
  • To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.
  • Synonyms

    * dishearten * abash * daunt

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