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DEROGATION

Definition:

1. [noun] a communication that belittles somebody or something
   Synonyms: disparagement, depreciation
   
   
2. [noun] (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; "any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed"
   
   

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Related Words:

• denigration, belittling
• aspersion, slur
• detraction, petty criticism
• sour grapes
• condescension, disdain, patronage
• defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job

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