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Despise vs Denigration - What's the difference?

despise | denigration |

As a verb despise

is to regard with contempt or scorn.

As a noun denigration is

the act of making black; a blackening or defamation.

despise

English

Verb

(despis)
  • To regard with contempt or scorn.

    • Synonyms

    * scorn * See also *contempt

    Antonyms

    * honor * respect * revere

    Derived terms

    * despisal * despicable

    Related terms

    * despect * despection

    See also

    * vilipend

    External links

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    denigration

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of making black; a blackening or defamation
  • An unfair criticism

    • Related terms

    * denigrate

    See also

    * belittlement * disparagement