Difference between Denigrate and Besmirch

What is the difference between Denigrate and Besmirch?

Denigrate as a verb is to criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame. while Besmirch as a verb is to make dirty; to soil.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To criticise so as to besmirch; traduce, disparage or defame. To treat as worthless; belittle, degrade or disparage. To blacken.

Example sentence: I have not intended to denigrate or hurt the beliefs of anyone through my art.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make dirty; to soil.To tarnish, especially someone's reputation; to debase.

We hope you now know whether to use Denigrate or Besmirch in your sentence.