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der·o·gate
derogate
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- pronunciation:
- de
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geIt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
derogates, derogating, derogated |
definition: |
to detract or take away (usu. fol. by "from").
The strong opposition derogated from the new president's 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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