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"
aspersion,
slur the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
petty criticism,
detraction the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander); "let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken"
sour grapes disparagement of something that is unattainable
disdain,
condescension,
patronage affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank; "the queen's condescension was intended to make us feel comfortable"
