meaning of derogate
1. To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law.
2. To lessen; to detract from; to disparage; to depreciate; -- said of a person or thing.
3. To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with from.
4. To act beneath one-s rank, place, birth, or character; to degenerate.
5. Diminished in value; dishonored; degraded.
6. belittle; "Dont belittle his
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Related Words
derogate | derogated | derogately |
