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slur vs derogation

derogation vs slur

slur and derogation both are nouns.

slur is a verb but derogation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slur Yes No Yes No
derogation Yes No No No
As nouns, derogation is a hypernym of slur; that is, derogation is a word with a broader meaning than slur:
  • slur: a disparaging remark
  • derogation: a communication that belittles somebody or something
Other hypernyms of slur include depreciation, disparagement.
slur (noun) derogation (noun)
a blemish made by dirt (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
a disparaging remark a communication that belittles somebody or something
(music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato
slur (verb) derogation (verb)
become vague or indistinct
utter indistinctly
speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
play smoothly or legato
Difference between slur and derogation

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