discourtesy vs derogation

derogation vs discourtesy

discourtesy and derogation both are nouns.

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

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

discourtesy: an expression of lack of respect
derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something

Other hyponyms of discourtesy include abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification, derision, ridicule, contempt, scorn, depreciation, disparagement, cheek, impertinence, impudence, blasphemy.

discourtesy (noun)	derogation (noun)
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others	(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
a manner that is rude and insulting	a communication that belittles somebody or something
an expression of lack of respect

Difference between discourtesy and derogation

Words related to "derogation"

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