derogation vs patronage

patronage vs derogation

derogation and patronage both are nouns.

derogation is not a verb while patronage is a verb.

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

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

derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
patronage: 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, disdain, calumniation, calumny, defamation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement.

derogation (noun)	patronage (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	the act of providing approval and support
a communication that belittles somebody or something	(politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
	the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
	a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
	customers collectively

derogation (verb)	patronage (verb)
	be a regular customer or client of
	support by being a patron of

Difference between derogation and patronage

Words related to "derogation"

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