derogation vs belittling

belittling vs derogation

derogation and belittling both are nouns.

derogation is not an adjective while belittling is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
derogation	Yes	No	No	No
belittling	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, belittling is a hyponym of derogation; that is, belittling is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derogation:

derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
belittling: a belittling comment

Other hyponyms of derogation include cold water, denigration, aspersion, slur, detraction, petty criticism, sour grapes, condescension, disdain, patronage, calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement.

derogation (noun)	belittling (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	the act of belittling
a communication that belittles somebody or something	a belittling comment

derogation (adjective)	belittling (adjective)
	tending to diminish or disparage

Difference between derogation and belittling

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