Difference between Denigrate and Smirch

What is the difference between Denigrate and Smirch?

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

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'm not myself religious but have no wish to insult or denigrate those who are.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to make dirty

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