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- [verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
- /ˈder.ə.ɡeɪt/
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- [verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
Definitions of derogate word
- verb derogate to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract 3
- verb derogate to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate 3
- verb derogate to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage 3
- verb derogate to curtail the application of (a law or regulation) 3
- adjective derogate debased or degraded 3
- verb transitive derogate to take (a part or quality) away from something so as to impair it 3
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Origin of derogate
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin dērogātus repealed, restricted (past participle of dērogāre), equivalent to dē- de- + rog(āre) to ask + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Derogate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
derogate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
derogate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for derogate
verb derogate
- slander — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- denigrate — If you denigrate someone or something, you criticize them unfairly or insult them.
- insult — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
- detract — If one thing detracts from another, it makes it seem less good or impressive.
Antonyms for derogate
verb derogate
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- flatter — to make flat.
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
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