- disparagement, depreciation, derogation - a communication that belittles somebody or something
--1 is a kind of disrespect, discourtesy
--1 has particulars:denigration, belittling; aspersion, slur; detraction, petty criticism; sour grapes; condescension, disdain, patronage; defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job Derived form: verb derogate1 - derogation - (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"
--2 is a kind of abrogation, repeal, annulment