derogation vs miscreant

derogation and miscreant both are nouns.

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

derogation (noun)	miscreant (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	a person without moral scruples
a communication that belittles somebody or something