Difference between Vilipend and Depreciate

What is the difference between Vilipend and Depreciate?

Vilipend as a verb is to despise while Depreciate as a verb is to reduce in value over time.

Vilipend

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To despise To disparage

Depreciate

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To reduce in value over time.To belittle

Example sentence: Today people who hold cash equivalents feel comfortable. They shouldn't. They have opted for a terrible long-term asset, one that pays virtually nothing and is certain to depreciate in value.

We hope you now know whether to use Vilipend or Depreciate in your sentence.

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