derogation vs disdain

disdain vs derogation

derogation and disdain both are nouns.

derogation is not a verb while disdain is a verb.

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

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

derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
disdain: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

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

derogation (noun)	disdain (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
a communication that belittles somebody or something	lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

derogation (verb)	disdain (verb)
	reject with contempt
	look down on with disdain

Difference between derogation and disdain

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