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Disparagement vs Degradation - What's the difference?

disparagement | degradation | Synonyms |

Disparagement is a synonym of degradation.


As nouns the difference between disparagement and degradation

is that disparagement is the act of disparaging, of belittling while degradation is degradation.

disparagement

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of disparaging, of belittling.
  • His disparagement of his opponent failed to dissuade voters.

    See also

    * belittlement * denigration

    degradation

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop.
  • The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
  • Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
  • (geology) A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
  • A deleterious change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure.
  • The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
  • Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.
  • The gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i.e.: heat, cold and wind.
  • Derived terms

    * biodegradation