As nouns the difference between derogation and denigration
is that derogation is an act which belittles; disparagement while denigration is the act of making black; a blackening or defamation.
derogation
English
Noun
(
en noun)
An act which belittles; disparagement.
(legal) The act of derogating; the temporary or partial nullification of a law.
See also
*abrogation
denigration
English
Noun
(
en noun)
The act of making black; a blackening or defamation
An unfair criticism
Related terms
* denigrate
See also
* belittlement
* disparagement