Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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detraction | Yes | No | No | No |
derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
detraction (noun) | derogation (noun) |
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the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander) | (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law |
a petty disparagement | a communication that belittles somebody or something |