Derogate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing.
  1. to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually followed by from).
  2. to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually followed by from).
verb (used with object), der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing.
  1. to disparage or belittle.
  2. to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
adjective
  1. debased.
verb (ˈdɛrəˌɡeɪt)
  1. to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
  2. to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate
  3. to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage
  4. to curtail the application of (a law or regulation)
adjective (ˈdɛrəɡɪt, -ˌɡeɪt)
  1. debased or degraded
Derogate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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