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derogate
[ verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually followed by from ).
- to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually followed by from ).
verb (used with object)
- to disparage or belittle.
- Archaic. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
adjective
- Archaic. debased.
derogate
/ dɪˈrɒɡətɪv /
verb
- intrfoll byfrom to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
- intrfoll byfrom 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)
adjective
- archaic.debased or degraded
Derived Forms
- deˈrogatively, adverb
- derogative, adjective
- ˈderogately, adverb
- ˌderoˈgation, noun
Other Words From
- der·o·ga·tion [der-, uh, -, gey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- un·der·o·gat·ing adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of derogate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Shariah law operating in Islamic courts defines blasphemous acts as those committed by anyone who “intentionally abuses, insults, derogates, humiliates or seeks to incite contempt of the holy Prophet Muhammad.”
The Shariah law that operates in Islamic courts defines blasphemous acts as those committed by anyone who “intentionally abuses, insults, derogates, humiliates or seeks to incite contempt of the holy Prophet Muhammad.”
One option to deal with the shortfall would be to allow Kilroot to temporarily derogate from its environmental permits though the legality and cost of that is unclear.
"The Elections Clause does not derogate from state courts' authority to decide what state election law is, including whether it comports with state and U.S. Constitutions," the conference's lawyers wrote.
It was entirely proper to tell this patient to stop using racist or homophobic slurs — language that’s offensive whether or not it is addressed to those it derogates.
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