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der·o·gate
 derogate
- pronunciation:
- de
r
geIt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
derogated, derogates, derogating |
| definition: |
to detract or take away (usu. fol. by from).
The strong opposition will derogate from her authority.- antonyms:
- add
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| related words: |
diminish |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to cause to appear inferior; disparage.
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| derivation: |
derogation (n.) |
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