Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
prick | Yes | No | Yes | No |
derogation (noun) | prick (noun) |
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(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law | the act of puncturing with a small point |
a communication that belittles somebody or something | obscene terms for penis |
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | |
a depression scratched or carved into a surface |
derogation (verb) | prick (verb) |
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make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | |
deliver a sting to | |
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick | |
to cause a sharp emotional pain | |
to stick up | |
cause a stinging pain | |
cause a prickling sensation |