derogate
to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually followed by from).
to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually followed by from).
to disparage or belittle.
Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
Archaic. debased.
Origin of derogate
1synonym study For derogate
Other words from derogate
- der·o·ga·tion [der-uh-gey-shuhn], /ˌdɛr əˈgeɪ ʃən/, noun
- un·der·o·gat·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with derogate
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How to use derogate in a sentence
Bulgaria cannot rely on its national and constitutional identity and public order to derogate from the fundamental rights of EU citizens.
EU court legally recognizes same-sex couples, children | Michael K. Lavers | December 14, 2021 | Washington BladeThe appearance of a god in animal form—even in a loathsome animal form—would not derogate from his essential godhead.
The Science of Fairy Tales | Edwin Sidney HartlandIn England, beheading is the punishment of nobles; being reputed not to derogate from nobility, as hanging does.
The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2 | Camden PelhamAnd I trust it will not derogate from your opinion of my worth, that I have known what was due to your Grace's highness.
Phineas Finn | Anthony TrollopeAgain, what you giue to others, you derogate from your selfe.
Musteazem, however, shook his head, to indicate that he was not prepared to derogate so far from his dignity.
The Boy Crusaders | John G. Edgar
British Dictionary definitions for derogate
(intr foll by from) to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
(intr foll by from) to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate
(tr) to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage
(tr) to curtail the application of (a law or regulation)
archaic debased or degraded
Origin of derogate
1Derived forms of derogate
- derogately, adverb
- derogation, noun
- derogative (dɪˈrɒɡətɪv), adjective
- derogatively, adverb
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