Poll: Are "offensive" and "disparaging" synonyms?

Are "offensive" and "disparaging" synonyms?

Yes
Maybe
No

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This Poll:

  • Votes: 439
  • Comments: 1
  • Added: June 2004

Comments:

Deanna

Offensive is to do something that is wrong according to the socail or cultural norms whereas to disparage is to belittle or make less of something or someone.

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