derogate

verb

der·o·gate ˈder-ə-ˌgāt How to pronounce derogate (audio)

ˈde-rə-

derogated; derogating

transitive verb

: to cause to seem inferior : disparage

derogating another's achievements

intransitive verb

: to take away a part so as to impair : detract

… a few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can never derogate from the superlative merit of Homer and Vergil …

Oliver Goldsmith

: to act beneath one's position or character

derogation

ˌder-ə-ˈgā-shən How to pronounce derogate (audio)

ˌde-rə-

noun

derogative

di-ˈrä-gə-tiv How to pronounce derogate (audio)

adjective

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Most of us encounter derogatory, the adjective meaning "expressing a low opinion," more frequently than we do derogate, its less common verb relation, but the verb is older; it first appeared in English in the 15th century, while derogatory wasn't adopted until the early 16th. Both words can be traced back to the Late Latin word derogatus, which is the past participle of the verb derogare, meaning "to detract" or "to annul (a law)." Derogare, in turn, derives from the Latin word for "ask," rogāre. Other derogate relatives include derogative, derogation, and derogatorily.

derogates

verb

present tense third-person singular of derogate

as in dismisses

to express scornfully one's low opinion of there's no need to derogate him as a human being just because you disagree with him politically

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dismisses
minimizes
diminishes
denigrates
criticizes
disparages
deprecates
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runs down
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writes off
trash-talks
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maligns
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slanders
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asperses
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rips
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exalts
extols
praises
lauds
approves
magnifies
applauds
indorses
glorifies
endorses
favors
recommends
extolls
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单词	derogates
释义	derogate verb der·o·gate ˈder-ə-ˌgāt ˈde-rə- derogated; derogating transitive verb : to cause to seem inferior : disparage derogating another's achievements intransitive verb 1 : to take away a part so as to impair : detract … a few instances of inaccuracy or mediocrity can never derogate from the superlative merit of Homer and Vergil … Oliver Goldsmith 2 : to act beneath one's position or character derogation ˌder-ə-ˈgā-shən ˌde-rə- noun derogative di-ˈrä-gə-tiv adjective Did you know? Most of us encounter derogatory, the adjective meaning "expressing a low opinion," more frequently than we do derogate, its less common verb relation, but the verb is older; it first appeared in English in the 15th century, while derogatory wasn't adopted until the early 16th. Both words can be traced back to the Late Latin word derogatus, which is the past participle of the verb derogare, meaning "to detract" or "to annul (a law)." Derogare, in turn, derives from the Latin word for "ask," rogāre. Other derogate relatives include derogative, derogation, and derogatorily. Synonyms bad-mouth belittle cry down decry denigrate deprecate depreciate diminish dis [slang] diss discount dismiss disparage kiss off minimize play down poor-mouth put down run down talk down trash trash-talk vilipend write off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The title of the book derogates the people it is about. Her parents are constantly derogating her achievements. Recent Examples on the Web The key issue is who has the final authority to determine whether the play derogates the spirit or alters the characters. Jack Greiner, Cincinnati.com, 28 Mar. 2018 Word History Etymology Middle English, from Late Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare, from Latin, to annul (a law), detract, from de- + rogare to ask, propose (a law) — more at right First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing derogate derogate from derogate from derogates verb present tense third-person singular of derogate as in dismisses to express scornfully one's low opinion of there's no need to derogate him as a human being just because you disagree with him politically Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dismisses minimizes diminishes denigrates criticizes disparages deprecates decries belittles denounces condemns discounts depreciates talks down runs down bad-mouths dislikes cries down discredits plays down trashes dumps on writes off trash-talks vilipends maligns poor-mouths disses abuses scolds traduces kisses off defames vilifies censures discommends disgraces reprehends slanders puts down slurs asperses disapproves (of) rips reprobates Antonyms & Near Antonyms exalts extols praises lauds approves magnifies applauds indorses glorifies endorses favors recommends extolls commends sanctions acclaims compliments countenances eulogizes See More
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derogate

verb

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