English dictionary
derogate
/'d/E/r/@/,g/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Diminished in value; dishonored; degraded.
Source: webster1913
verb
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cause to seem less serious; play down
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To annul in part; to repeal partly; to restrict; to limit the action of; -- said of a law.
Source: webster1913
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To take away; to detract; to withdraw; -- usually with <i>from</i>.
Source: webster1913