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Definition of Derogate
1. Verb. Cause to seem less serious; play down. "Don't belittle his influence"
Generic synonyms: Belittle, Disparage, Pick At
Specialized synonyms: Talk Down
Derivative terms: Denigration, Denigration, Denigrative, Derogation, Derogative, Derogatory, Minimization, Minimum
Definition of Derogate
1. v. t. To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law.
2. v. i. To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with from.
3. n. Diminished in value; dishonored; degraded.
Definition of Derogate
1. Verb. (obsolete transitive) To partially repeal (a law etc.). (defdate 16th-17th c.) ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To detract from (something); to disparage, belittle. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To take away (something (term from) something else) in a way which leaves it lessened. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
4. Verb. (intransitive) To remove a part, to detract (term from) (a quality of excellence, authority etc.). (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive) To act in a manner below oneself; to debase oneself. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
6. Adjective. (archaic) debased ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Derogate
1. to detract [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES] - See also: detract
Lexicographical Neighbors of Derogate
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