derogate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEROGATE
[+ object]
formal
:
to insult (someone or something)
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to say or suggest that (something or someone) is not important or worthy of respect
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The title of the book derogates the people it is about.
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Her parents are constantly derogating her achievements.
derogate from
[phrasal verb]
derogate from (something or someone)
formal
:
to lessen the importance or value of (something or someone)
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These criticisms are not meant to derogate from [=detract from] the excellent work they have done.
