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1. (v.i.) derogate
to detract, as from authority or estimation (usu. fol. by from).
2. derogate
to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usu. fol. by from).
3. (v.t.) derogate
to disparage or belittle.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME < LL dērogātus <dē-de - +rogāre to ask)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) minimize, belittle, denigrate, derogate
cause to seem less serious; play down
"Don't belittle his influence"
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1. (noun) derogate
diminished in value; dishonored; degraded
2. (verb) derogate
to annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law
3. (verb) derogate
to lessen; to detract from; to disparage; to depreciate; -- said of a person or thing
4. (verb) derogate
to take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with from
5. (verb) derogate
to act beneath one-s rank, place, birth, or character; to degenerate
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