straw man vs derogation

straw man and derogation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
straw man	Yes	No	No	No
derogation	Yes	No	No	No

straw man (noun)	derogation (noun)
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds	(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law
a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted	a communication that belittles somebody or something
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity