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Meaning of
derogate
in English
derogate
#uncommon
Past Tense
derogated
Participle Verb
derogating
Third Person Singular
derogates
Definitions
Verb
to
lessen
or
disparage
something
;
detract
from
value
The
company's
reputation
began
to
derogate
after
the
scandal
.
to
take
away
or
reduce
a
quality
Her
behavior
will
derogate
the
respect
people
have
for
her
.
to
act
below
one's
standards
;
debase
oneself
The
politician's
actions
derogate
from
the
principles
of
his
party
.
to
remove
or
diminish
a
part
of
something
The
new
policy
will
derogate
the
power
of
the
existing
authority
.