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Derogate vs Slander - What's the difference?

derogate | slander | Related terms |

Derogate is a related term of slander.


As verbs the difference between derogate and slander

is that derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc) while slander is to utter a slanderous statement.

As an adjective derogate

is (archaic) debased.

As a noun slander is

a false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken or published), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

Derogate vs Defame - What's the difference?

derogate | defame | Related terms |

Derogate is a related term of defame.


In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between derogate and defame

is that derogate is (archaic) debased while defame is (archaic) to charge; to accuse.

As verbs the difference between derogate and defame

is that derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc) while defame is to harm or diminish the reputation of.

As an adjective derogate

is (archaic) debased.

Slur vs Derogate - What's the difference?

slur | derogate | Related terms |

Slur is a related term of derogate.


As verbs the difference between slur and derogate

is that slur is to insult or slight while derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc).

As a noun slur

is an insult or slight.

As an adjective derogate is

(archaic) debased.

Derogate vs Blacken - What's the difference?

derogate | blacken | Related terms |

Derogate is a related term of blacken.


In lang=en terms the difference between derogate and blacken

is that derogate is to act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself while blacken is to become black.

As verbs the difference between derogate and blacken

is that derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc) while blacken is to make black.

As an adjective derogate

is (archaic) debased.

Derogate vs Discredit - What's the difference?

derogate | discredit | Related terms |

Derogate is a related term of discredit.


As a verb derogate

is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc).

As an adjective derogate

is (archaic) debased.

As a noun discredit is

disrepute.

Deviate vs Derogate - What's the difference?

deviate | derogate |


In intransitive terms the difference between deviate and derogate

is that deviate is to fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray while derogate is to act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.

As a noun deviate

is a person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.

As an adjective derogate is

debased.

Derogate vs Asperse - What's the difference?

derogate | asperse | Related terms |

Derogate is a related term of asperse.


As verbs the difference between derogate and asperse

is that derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc) while asperse is to sprinkle or scatter (liquid or dust).

As an adjective derogate

is (archaic) debased.

Derogate vs Revile - What's the difference?

derogate | revile | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between derogate and revile

is that derogate is to partially repeal (a law etc.) while revile is to attack (someone) with abusive language.

As an adjective derogate

is debased.

As a noun revile is

reproach; reviling.

Malign vs Derogate - What's the difference?

malign | derogate | Related terms |

Malign is a related term of derogate.


In lang=en terms the difference between malign and derogate

is that malign is to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce while derogate is to act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself.

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between malign and derogate

is that malign is (archaic) to treat with malice; to show hatred toward; to abuse; to wrong while derogate is (archaic) debased.

As adjectives the difference between malign and derogate

is that malign is evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence while derogate is (archaic) debased.

As verbs the difference between malign and derogate

is that malign is to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce while derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc).

Derogate vs Calumniate - What's the difference?

derogate | calumniate | Related terms |

Derogate is a related term of calumniate.


In lang=en terms the difference between derogate and calumniate

is that derogate is to act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself while calumniate is to levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.

As verbs the difference between derogate and calumniate

is that derogate is (obsolete|transitive) to partially repeal (a law etc) while calumniate is to make hurtful untrue comments about.

As an adjective derogate

is (archaic) debased.

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