derogation vs defamation

defamation vs derogation

derogation and defamation both are nouns.

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

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

derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
defamation: a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

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

derogation (noun)	defamation (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
a communication that belittles somebody or something	a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Difference between derogation and defamation

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