derogation vs slur

slur vs derogation

derogation and slur both are nouns.

derogation is not a verb while slur is a verb.

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

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

derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
slur: a disparaging remark

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

derogation (noun)	slur (noun)
(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law	a blemish made by dirt
a communication that belittles somebody or something	a disparaging remark
	(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

derogation (verb)	slur (verb)
	become vague or indistinct
	utter indistinctly
	speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
	play smoothly or legato

Difference between derogation and slur

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