disdain vs derogation

derogation vs disdain

disdain and derogation both are nouns.

disdain is a verb but derogation is not a verb.

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

As nouns, derogation is a hypernym of disdain; that is, derogation is a word with a broader meaning than disdain:

disdain: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something

Other hypernyms of disdain include depreciation, disparagement.

disdain (noun)	derogation (noun)
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient	(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike	a communication that belittles somebody or something

disdain (verb)	derogation (verb)
reject with contempt
look down on with disdain

Difference between disdain and derogation

Words related to "derogation"

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