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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    belittle demean denigrate disparage degrade debase depreciate deflate diminish discredit decry defame slander libel malign vilify criticize censure condemn reproach rebuke reprove chastise scold berate abuse insult mock ridicule tease taunt sneer jeer mock scoff scorn contempt disdain despise detest abhor loathe hate detest abominate execrate disparage demean devalue deprecate depreciate derogate diminish dispraise disrepute defame calumniate traduce asperse vituperate revile vilify scurrilize

    Meaning of Derogate

    The primary meaning of the word "derogate" is to detract from the authority, reputation, or esteem of something or someone.

    Definitions

    • To diminish or undermine the authority, reputation, or esteem of something or someone
    • To deviate from a standard or norm, often in a way that is considered inferior or unacceptable
    • To transfer a power or function from one person or entity to another, often in a way that is seen as a reduction in authority or status

    Etymology of Derogate

    The word "derogate" originates from the Latin "derogare," which means "to repeal or annul a law" or "to detract from something"
    Historically, the word was used in legal contexts to refer to the repeal or amendment of a law, but its meaning has since expanded to include the more general sense of diminishing or undermining something

    Example Uses

    • The company's reputation was derogated by the scandal, leading to a loss of public trust
    • The new policy derogates from the traditional values of the organization
    • The politician's derogatory comments about their opponent derogated from the dignity of the campaign

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    praise commend approve endorse recommend laud extol eulogize glorify honor dignify elevate enhance augment amplify aggravate intensify magnify upgrade uplift vindicate justify validate verify confirm corroborate substantiate authenticate legitimize sanction authorize ratify confirm affirm acknowledge recognize respect esteem admire appreciate value cherish treasure revere venerate worship adore idolize

    Related Nouns

    degradation derogation demeaning disparagement defamation slander libel calumny aspersion vituperation revilement vilification disrepute disesteem disdain contempt scorn mockery ridicule teasing taunting sneering jeering scoffing scolding berating abuse insult affront offense indignity humiliation shame ignominy dishonor discredit disreputation notoriety infamy obloquy

    Related Verbs

    degrade demean disparage defame slander libel calumniate traduce asperse vituperate revile vilify scurrilize mock ridicule tease taunt sneer jeer scoff scorn contempt despise detest abhor loathe hate abominate execrate depreciate devalue deprecate diminish dispraise disrepute defame calumniate derogate demean debase debilitate disable disempower disenfranchise

    Related Adjectives

    derogatory demeaning disparaging defamatory slanderous libelous calumnious vituperative reviling vilifying scurrilous mocking ridiculing teasing taunting sneering jeering scoffing scornful contemptuous disdainful contemptible despicable detestable abhorrent loathsome hateful abominable execrable depreciative devaluative deprecatory diminutive dispraising disreputable infamous notorious obloquial dishonorable discreditable disreputable